Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
- Revealed June 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P300
- Renewed by Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P310 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P310 matches up against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
P310 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 610k | Sharper screen (+311k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon P310
TG-2 iHS | P310 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | June 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon P310 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
P310 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 provides 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) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and TG-2 iHS.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P310 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged P310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-06-22 | 2013-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 350 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $700 | $380 |