Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS25

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon P340 and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and ZS25 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was announced 14 months after the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P340 grades against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P340 and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P340 vs the ZS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent P340 should have an advantage in sensor tech.