Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-310

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon P7100 versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and TG-310 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The P7100 was introduced 14 months after the TG-310 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P7100 grades vs the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7100 versus Olympus TG-310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P7100 and the TG-310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and TG-310 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and TG-310.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent P7100 should have a benefit in sensor technology.