Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon P340 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and XS1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

The P340 was released 14 months after the XS1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P340 scores versus the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Panasonic XS1
P340 | XS1 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon P340
XS1 | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Panasonic XS1
P340 | XS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 provides physical 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) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P340 and the XS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and XS1.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer P340 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 103 grams (0.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 273 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $380 | $130 |