• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-340 advantages over Nikon S520

  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 154k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 2000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S520 advantages over Olympus FE-340

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV30

Olympus FE-340
Samsung NV30
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Samsung NV30

Nikon S520
Samsung NV30
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon S520 vs Samsung NV30

Compared to Pentax M50

Olympus FE-340
Pentax M50
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Pentax M50

Nikon S520
Pentax M50
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S520 vs Pentax M50

Compared to Nikon S560

Olympus FE-340
Nikon S560
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Nikon S560

Nikon S520
Nikon S560
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S520 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Olympus FE-340
Olympus FE-370
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Olympus FE-370

Nikon S520
Olympus FE-370
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S520 vs Olympus FE-370

Compared to Canon SD1200 IS

Olympus FE-340
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Nikon S520
Canon SD1200 IS
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S520 vs Canon SD1200 IS

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