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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P310 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was launched 6 months before the SZ3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P310 grades versus the SZ3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic SZ3

 P310 SZ3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon P310

 SZ3 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic SZ3

 P310 SZ3 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 compared to the SZ3.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and SZ3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and SZ3.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
55
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging info
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic SZ3
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $700 $150