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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 6 months later than the TG-320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the P310 grades versus the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-320

 P310 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon P310

 TG-320 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-320

 P310 TG-320 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P310 and the TG-320.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TG-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and TG-320.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P310 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
36
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus TG-320
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-06-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 150 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $0