Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic TS20
P310 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon P310
TS20 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS20
P310 | TS20 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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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 |