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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P310 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 6 months later than the S2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P310 scores against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic S2

 P310 S2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon P310

 S2 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic S2

 P310 S2 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 has got external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P310 and Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P310 and the S2.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and S2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography details
Panasonic S2 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 112g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 280 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $109