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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 3 years after the FS25 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P310 matches up versus the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FS25

 P310 FS25 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon P310

 FS25 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FS25

 P310 FS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P310 and the FS25.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and FS25.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P310 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern P310 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2009-01-27
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $700 $230