Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ100

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 24 months after the FZ100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P310 matches up vs the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P310 compared to the FZ100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and FZ100 is 92 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and FZ100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon P310 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer P310 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.