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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon P340 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The P340 was introduced 3 months after the LF1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P340 matches up against the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Panasonic LF1

 P340 LF1 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon P340

 LF1 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Panasonic LF1

 P340 LF1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014November 2013Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P340 features external 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) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P340 versus the LF1.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and LF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P340
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography features
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P340
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography features
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography features
64
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
36
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Panasonic LF1
 Nikon Coolpix P340Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 52
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 11.6
DXO Low light rating 273 211
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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