Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
- Launched June 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P300
- Replacement is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The P310 was unveiled 5 months after the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P310 scores versus the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
P310 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon P310
TG-820 iHS | P310 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+109k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
P310 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P310 enjoys exterior dimensions 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-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P310 and the TG-820 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon P310 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-06-22 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 1,030k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 pounds) | 206g (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 | 220 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
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 |
Launch pricing | $700 | $500 |