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Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon P310 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 16 months after the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P310 matches up versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax S1

 P310 S1 
AnnouncedJune 2012March 2011Newer by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon P310

 S1 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax S1

 P310 S1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 offers outer measurements 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 Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P310 against the S1.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P310 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer P310 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix P310Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-22 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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