Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon Coolpix P340 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

D-Lux 7 vs Coolpix P340 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon Coolpix P340 Specs

D-Lux 7

  • Introduced in November 2018
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 17 megapixel
  • 11 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-75mm (3x), f1.7-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 118 x 66 x 64mm³ (4.6″ x 2.6″ x 2.5″)
  • 393g (12.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D-Lux 7

Coolpix P340

  • Introduced in February 2014
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-120mm (5x), f1.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 103 x 58.1 x 32mm³ (4.1″ x 2.3″ x 1.3″)
  • 356g (11.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P340

D-Lux 7 vs Coolpix P340: The sensors

The D-Lux 7 features a Four Thirds sized sensor, while the Coolpix P340 uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 225mm² (0.36 sq.in.) the sensor of the D-Lux 7 is a lot larger than the Coolpix P340’s chip at 42mm² (0.07 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Leica D-Lux 7

Leica D-Lux 7 VS Nikon Coolpix P340 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Leica D-Lux 7 a better choice

D-Lux 7

Coolpix P340
Larger sensor (5)

Four Thirds Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

17.00 12.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

11 10
Auto Focus points (4)

49 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.20 0.92
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

403 220

Conclusion: Advantages of the D-Lux 7 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Leica are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the rather comfortable touch screen, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

The D-Lux 7 scores 31 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P340

D-Lux 7

Coolpix P340
Built-in flash (2)
More portable (2)

498cm³
(31 cu.in.)		 191cm³
(12 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P340 are the built-in flash and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the Coolpix P340.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

D-Lux 7

Coolpix P340
Image stabilizer
Similar weight

393g 356g
WiFi
Leica D-Lux 7 VS Nikon Coolpix P340 Dimensions

Look at front view of the D-Lux 7 and Coolpix P340

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Leica D-Lux 7

Nikon Coolpix P340

31
4

We recommend Leica D-Lux 7 as better choice.