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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was announced 11 months after the TS3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P310 matches up versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic TS3

 P310 TS3 
AnnouncedJune 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon P310

 TS3 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS3

 P310 TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 versus the TS3.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and TS3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and TS3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P310 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger P310 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-06-22 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 310 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $700 $380