Panasonic LF1 vs Nikon P340

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Panasonic LF1 vs Nikon P340

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic LF1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the LF1.

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P340 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the P340.

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Differences

Panasonic LF1 advantages over Nikon P340

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
More telephoto lens reach
200 mm vs 120 mm
Capture objects farther away
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon P340 advantages over Panasonic LF1

Less expensive
$380 vs $500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
P340 test data on DxO Mark LF1 test data on DxO Mark

273 vs 211 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic LF1.
Read our Panasonic LF1 Initial Test

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon P340, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon P340 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Panasonic LF1

Canon S100

$248
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs 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

Compare Nikon P340 vs Canon S100

Compared to Canon S110

Panasonic LF1

Canon S110

$248
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs 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

Compare Nikon P340 vs Canon S110

Compared to Nikon P330

Panasonic LF1

Nikon P330

$248
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs 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

Compare Nikon P340 vs Nikon P330

Compared to Leica C

Panasonic LF1

Leica C

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive

$699
1/1.7 inch

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs 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

Compare Nikon P340 vs Leica C

Compared to Canon N100

Panasonic LF1

Canon N100

$248
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$349
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs 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

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