Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P340 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was revealed 22 months later than the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P340 grades against the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P340 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P340 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The P340 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher P340 provides an advantage in sensor tech.