Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Old Model is Nikon P300
- Replacement is Nikon P330
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P310 was manufactured 18 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P310 scores vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic S1
P310 | S1 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon P310
S1 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic S1
P310 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P310 against the S1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and S1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher P310 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-06-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 images | 240 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $700 | $269 |