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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 10 months later than the FH7 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P310 matches up versus the FH7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FH7

 P310 FH7 
RevealedJune 2012September 2011More recent by 10 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon P310

 FH7 P310 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH7

 P310 FH7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P310 vs the FH7.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and FH7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer P310 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than average (126g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-22 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 surface 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $149