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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P300
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the P310 scores against the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic ZS45

 P310 ZS45 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon P310

 ZS45 P310 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2012More recent by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS45

 P310 ZS45 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P310 vs the ZS45.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and ZS45.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older P310 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography info
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS45
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-22 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $300