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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(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  • Superseded the Nikon P330
Panasonic XS1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Panasonic XS1

 P340 XS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon P340

 XS1 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Panasonic XS1

 P340 XS1 
Display typeFixed 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.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

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

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging factors
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Panasonic XS1
 Nikon Coolpix P340Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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