Nikon P340 vs Panasonic TS25

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P340 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and TS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was brought out 14 months after the TS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the P340 grades versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 provides outer measurements 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 TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Nikon P340 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P340 compared to the TS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and TS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and TS25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P340 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern P340 provides an edge in sensor tech.