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Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
53 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P330
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P340 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was launched 8 months after the TG-2 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P340 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 P340 TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 8 months
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display resolution921k610kClearer display (+311k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon P340

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS P340 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon P340 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 P340 TG-2 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P340 vs the TG-2 iHS.
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and TG-2 iHS.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The P340 offers the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more modern P340 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon P340
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
42
 manual focus
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon P340 Street photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon P340 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery life (350 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P340 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
64
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
 good battery life (350 per charge)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon P340 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
54
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 lack of Timelapse recording
46
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 good battery life (350 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P340 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
36
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
36
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P340Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2013-06-28
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT-LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $380