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Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P330
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P340 versus Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was released 4 years later than the H90 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P340 matches up vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Pentax H90

 P340 H90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Nikon P340

 H90 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Pentax H90

 P340 H90 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Nikon P340 versus Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P340 vs the H90.

Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and H90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The P340 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more recent P340 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P340
Portrait photography with Pentax H90
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography information
Pentax H90 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography information
Pentax H90 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P340
Travel photography with Pentax H90
64
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P340
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
54
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging information
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon P340 vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Pentax H90
 Nikon Coolpix P340Pentax Optio H90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Pentax Optio H90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $150