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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the P310 matches up versus the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic ZS60

 P310 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon P310

 ZS60 P310 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2012Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS60

 P310 ZS60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P310 and the ZS60.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and ZS60.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged P310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (282g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
73
lighter than competitors (282g)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
54
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
36
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-22 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 230 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $248