• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon P340 advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    194g vs 727g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Nikon P340

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.34 vs 1.90 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    5K vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 410 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    1840k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    108 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Nikon P340
Canon S100
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Slow-motion videos
Panasonic GH5 II
Canon S100
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Canon S110

Nikon P340
Canon S110
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Slow-motion videos
Panasonic GH5 II
Canon S110
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Internal flash

Compared to Nikon P330

Nikon P340
Nikon P330
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
Panasonic GH5 II
Nikon P330
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Internal flash

Compared to Leica C

Nikon P340
Leica C
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic GH5 II
Leica C
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Internal flash

Compared to Canon N100

Nikon P340
Canon N100
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • RAW file ability
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
Panasonic GH5 II
Canon N100
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner
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