Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS10

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon P340 versus Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close but the P340 (1/1.7") and ZS10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the P340 scores against the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P340 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P340 vs the ZS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P340 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS10 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer P340 will have an edge in sensor tech.