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Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P330
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The P340 was brought out 13 months later than the XZ-10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P340 matches up against the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Olympus XZ-10

 P340 XZ-10 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon P340

 XZ-10 P340 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Olympus XZ-10

 P340 XZ-10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P340 and the XZ-10.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and XZ-10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and XZ-10.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P340 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more recent P340 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
45
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (221g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (221g)
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix P340Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $428