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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 2 years after the FH22 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P310 grades vs the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FH22

 P310 FH22 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon P310

 FH22 P310 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH22

 P310 FH22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 features outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P310 versus the FH22.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and FH22.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P310 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P310 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography info
Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
67
offers touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-22 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $700 $200