Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon P340 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The P340 was brought out 14 months after the XZ-2 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P340 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 provides 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) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P340 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P340 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern P340 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.