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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was introduced 5 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P310 scores against the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic ZS70

 P310 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon P310

 ZS70 P310 
AnnouncedApril 2017June 2012Newer by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS70

 P310 ZS70 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 provides 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 ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P310 and the ZS70.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P310 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
79
good battery (380 shots)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-06-22 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.43 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $700 $450