Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax S1
P310 | S1 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon P310
S1 | P310 |
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Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax S1
P310 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon P310 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P310 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $700 | $174 |