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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 5 months later than the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the P310 matches up vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic TS20

 P310 TS20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon P310

 TS20 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS20

 P310 TS20 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 has outside 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) while the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P310 and the TS20.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and TS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-06-22 2012-01-31
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
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 1 1
Price at release $700 $179