Nikon P340 vs Panasonic XS1

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.

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.

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).

Compare the Nikon P340 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.