Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the P310 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") posses different sensor size.

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The P310 was announced 7 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P310 grades versus the FZ1000 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P310 features external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P310 compared to the FZ1000 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and FZ1000 II is 92 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and FZ1000 II.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P310 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older P310 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.