Nikon P340 vs Pentax I-10
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Nikon P340 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon P330
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- 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
- Released January 2010
Nikon P340 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P340 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe P340 was released 4 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P340 grades vs the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P340 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Pentax I-10
P340 | I-10 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon P340
I-10 | P340 |
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Common features in the Nikon P340 and Pentax I-10
P340 | I-10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P340 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P340 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P340 vs the I-10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Nikon P340 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and I-10.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The P340 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern P340 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P340 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P340 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P340 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical 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 score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 273 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $380 | $310 |