Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX78

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The P340 was released 3 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P340 grades against the FX78 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 features outside 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 FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the P340 vs the FX78.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and FX78.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The P340 has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more modern P340 should have a benefit in sensor technology.