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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured about the same time to the SZ5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P310 matches up against the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic SZ5

 P310 SZ5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon P310

 SZ5 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic SZ5

 P310 SZ5 
IntroducedJune 2012July 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the P310 vs the SZ5.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and SZ5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P310 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
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manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than others (136 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic SZ5
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum 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
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $700 $195