Nikon P340 vs Pentax RZ10

Lets look closer at the Nikon P340 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was launched 2 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P340 matches up versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P340 vs Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the P340 against the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and RZ10.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P340 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P340 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.