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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 2 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the P310 matches up vs the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic TS10

 P310 TS10 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon P310

 TS10 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS10

 P310 TS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P310 vs the TS10.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TS10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and TS10.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent P310 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography info
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging information
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-06-22 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $249