Nikon P340 vs Panasonic TS5

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and TS5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was unveiled 7 months later than the TS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P340 grades vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 features outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P340 versus the TS5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and TS5.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P340 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer P340 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.