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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(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
Panasonic S1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic S1

 P310 S1 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon P310

 S1 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic S1

 P310 S1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than others (117g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
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