Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FH5

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P340 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was introduced 3 years after the FH5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P340 matches up vs the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 features outside 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 FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P340 and the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and FH5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH5 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer P340 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.