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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was announced 2 months later than the TG-1 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P310 scores against the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 P310 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k610kSharper display (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon P310

 TG-1 iHS P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 P310 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedJune 2012May 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P310 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the P310 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P310Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-06-22 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $700 $399