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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P300
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 3 years before the TS30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P310 scores against the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic TS30

 P310 TS30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon P310

 TS30 P310 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2012Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS30

 P310 TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P310 offers external dimensions 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 TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the P310 versus the TS30.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and TS30.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older P310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
71
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-06-22 2015-01-06
Body design 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $180