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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the P310 matches up vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic TS2

 P310 TS2 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon P310

 TS2 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS2

 P310 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P310 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P310 vs the TS2.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and TS2.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent P310 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-06-22 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $700 $350