Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-610
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced June 2012
- Superseded the Nikon P300
- Refreshed by Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon P310 versus Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P310 was unveiled 18 months later than the TG-610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the P310 scores versus the TG-610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-610
P310 | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon P310
TG-610 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-610
P310 | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 offers external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P310 versus Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P310 versus the TG-610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and TG-610.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer P310 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus TG-610 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-06-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | 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 surface 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | 210 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $700 | $223 |