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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was launched 6 months before the FH10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the P310 grades versus the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FH10

 P310 FH10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon P310

 FH10 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH10

 P310 FH10 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 offers 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) while the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P310 compared to the FH10.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and FH10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
71
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (103g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $700 $110