• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic LX7 advantages over Nikon P340

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.4 vs f/1.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • 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
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.1 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon P340 advantages over Panasonic LX7

  • Less expensive
    $380 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    120 mm vs 90 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Higher effective ISO
    273 vs 147 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 45 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    194g vs 297g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    12.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • 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
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Both provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Fast lens; Sharp lens; Rock-solid image stabilization; Fast autofocus and shutter lag; Level gauge.

  • Sluggish startup; Battery life lower; Switches can change accidentally; Slow buffer clearing.

The Competition

Compared to Samsung EX2F

Panasonic LX7
Samsung EX2F
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon P340
Samsung EX2F
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $479
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Leica D-LUX 6

Panasonic LX7
Leica D-LUX 6
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
Nikon P340
Leica D-LUX 6
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1600
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Nikon P330

Panasonic LX7
Nikon P330
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon P340
Nikon P330
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $380
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Leica C

Panasonic LX7
Leica C
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
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

Compared to Panasonic LX10

Panasonic LX7
Panasonic LX10
  • $297
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Nikon P340
Panasonic LX10
  • $347
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Integrated ND filter
  • $548
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
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