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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
53 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P330
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very close but the P340 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The P340 was announced 2 years after the FX90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P340 grades against the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Panasonic FX90

          

          

            
 P340 FX90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon P340

          

          

            
 FX90 P340 
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon P340 and Panasonic FX90

          

          

            
 P340 FX90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P340 features physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P340 versus the FX90.
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and FX90.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The P340 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The newer P340 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon P340 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
42
 manual focus
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon P340 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon P340
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 no phase detect autofocus
30
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P340 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
64
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
60
 provides focus by touch
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
54
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
36
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
36
 quite wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
33
 really wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix P340Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $227