Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FH3
P310 | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 30 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon P310
FH3 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH3
P310 | FH3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |