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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 P310 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon P310

 TG-820 iHS P310 
Screen resolution1030k921kClearer screen (+109k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 P310 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJune 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
58
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
36
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus TG-820 iHS
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