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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 2 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P310 scores versus the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FH3

 P310 FH3 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2010More recent by 30 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon P310

 FH3 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH3

 P310 FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P310 compared to the FH3.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and FH3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P310 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger P310 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
71
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
36
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.43 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $160