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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 3 years after the TS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P310 scores against the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic TS1

 P310 TS1 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon P310

 TS1 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS1

 P310 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P310 and the TS1.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and TS1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent P310 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-06-22 2009-01-27
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $380