Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced June 2012
- Old Model is Nikon P300
- New Model is 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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Released August 2011

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P310 was manufactured 11 months after the TG-810 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P310 matches up vs the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-810
P310 | TG-810 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon P310
TG-810 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-810
P310 | TG-810 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P310 vs the TG-810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TG-810 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and TG-810.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher P310 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus TG-810 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-06-22 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III 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 speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $700 | $428 |