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Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P330
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon P340 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very comparable but the P340 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The P340 was released 4 years after the W80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the P340 matches up vs the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Pentax W80

 P340 W80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2009Newer by 57 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon P340

 W80 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Pentax W80

 P340 W80 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P340 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P340 versus Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P340 vs the W80.

Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P340 and W80.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The P340 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher P340 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
24
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P340
Travel photography with Pentax W80
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W80 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon P340 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Pentax W80
 Nikon Coolpix P340Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $250