Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FZ200

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FZ200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly close but the P340 (1/1.7") and FZ200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was brought out 19 months after the FZ200 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P340 matches up vs the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P340 vs the FZ200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and FZ200 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and FZ200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The P340 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more recent P340 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.