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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P300
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 24 months after the FX700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the P310 matches up vs the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FX700

 P310 FX700 
AnnouncedJune 2012July 2010More modern by 24 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon P310

 FX700 P310 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FX700

 P310 FX700 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 features external 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) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P310 and the FX700.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and FX700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P310 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-22 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $399