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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close but the P340 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was announced 11 months before the ZS50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P340 grades vs the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Panasonic ZS50

 P340 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon P340

 ZS50 P340 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Panasonic ZS50

 P340 ZS50 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P340 vs the ZS50.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and ZS50.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P340 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged P340 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P340
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (243g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Panasonic ZS50
 Nikon Coolpix P340Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 44
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 11.2
DXO Low light score 273 138
Other
Battery life 220 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $350