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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
  • Released June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic ZS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P310 was released 6 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the P310 grades versus the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic ZS80

 P310 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon P310

 ZS80 P310 
IntroducedFebruary 2018June 2012Fresher by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS80

 P310 ZS80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 has got outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P310 and the ZS80.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and ZS80.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older P310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
60
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
79
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-22 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 327g (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $448