Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX580

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was introduced 5 years after the FX580 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P340 matches up versus the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 offers outer 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 Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P340 against the FX580.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The P340 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger P340 should have an edge in sensor innovation.