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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P310 grades versus the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic ZR1

 P310 ZR1 
IntroducedJune 2012July 2009Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon P310

 ZR1 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZR1

 P310 ZR1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P310 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P310 against the ZR1.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger P310 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-06-22 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 194g (0.43 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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