Nikon P340 vs Panasonic F5
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost 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- Superseded the Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and F5 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe P340 was unveiled 14 months after the F5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P340 matches up against the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Panasonic F5
P340 | F5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon P340
F5 | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Panasonic F5
P340 | F5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 provides exterior 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 Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P340 and the F5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and F5.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P340 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic F5 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer P340 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $380 | $100 |