Nikon P340 vs Panasonic SZ5

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the P340 (1/1.7") and SZ5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The P340 was brought out 19 months later than the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the P340 matches up against the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P340 and the SZ5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and SZ5.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P340 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ5 will provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer P340 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.