Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
- Succeeded the Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and TG-3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe P340 was introduced very close to the TG-3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P340 scores vs the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Olympus TG-3
P340 | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon P340
TG-3 | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Olympus TG-3
P340 | TG-3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | March 2014 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 enjoys external 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) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P340 compared to the TG-3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and TG-3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P340 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-3 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P340 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $380 | $350 |