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Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon P90
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P80 versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was manufactured 24 months prior to the TG-310 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P80 scores versus the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Olympus TG-310

 P80 TG-310 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon P80

 TG-310 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Olympus TG-310

 P80 TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P80 versus Olympus TG-310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P80 against the TG-310.

Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and TG-310 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and TG-310.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P80 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix P80Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P80 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $0