Nikon P340 vs Pentax K20D

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P340 versus Pentax K20D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and K20D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was released 5 years later than the K20D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the P340 scores vs the K20D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 enjoys outer 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 Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Nikon P340 versus Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P340 and the K20D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and K20D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and K20D.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K20D will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent P340 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.