Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH5

Let's look closer at the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was announced 18 months later than the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the P310 scores against the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P310 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P310 versus the FH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and FH5.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer P310 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.