Nikon P340 vs Panasonic S1

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close but the P340 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was launched 3 years after the S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P340 matches up versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 has outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P340 compared to the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and S1.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P340 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent P340 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.