Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FH3

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P340 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was unveiled 4 years after the FH3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P340 grades vs the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P340 compared to the FH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and FH3.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P340 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern P340 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.