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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 2 months later than the ZS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P310 scores against the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic ZS20

 P310 ZS20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon P310

 ZS20 P310 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS20

 P310 ZS20 
IntroducedJune 2012April 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 enjoys outer measurements 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 ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P310 compared to the ZS20.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and ZS20.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P310 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (206 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS20
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-06-22 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
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
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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