Nikon P340 vs Panasonic SZ7

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon P340 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the P340 (1/1.7") and SZ7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was launched 2 years later than the SZ7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P340 grades against the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P340 vs the SZ7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and SZ7.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P340 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ7 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent P340 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.