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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • New Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was launched 5 months later than the TS4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P310 grades vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic TS4

 P310 TS4 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon P310

 TS4 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS4

 P310 TS4 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 offers physical dimensions 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 TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P310 and the TS4.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and TS4.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon P310 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-06-22 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 pictures 310 pictures
Type of battery 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 One One
Price at release $700 $399