Updated (March, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Nikon Coolpix P310

vs
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P310

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Zoom
 Great zoom
16x
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 
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differences

Advantages of the Nikon P310
Aperture Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the P310's lens captures much more light (1.7 f-stops)
Focus points Many more focus points 99 vs 23
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Size Slightly smaller 103x58x32 mm vs 105x58x33 mm
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 Almost the same
Macro focus Better macro capability 2 cm vs 3 cm
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 Focus on subjects more than 30% closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 194 g vs 208 g
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 Around 10% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $169.00 vs $225.00
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 The best price we've seen is $56 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.3" vs 1.3"
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic ZS15
Zoom Significantly more zoom 16x vs 4.2x
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 More than 14.5x more zoom
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 70% faster continuous shooting
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 4s
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 15x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Snapsort can't make a recommendation (yet) because it doesn't have enough data yet about the Nikon P310.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
P310:1080p @ 30fps
ZS15:1080p @ 60fps
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Thickness Quite thick Help
1.3"
Weight Heavy Help
P310:194 g
ZS15:208 g
Size Large Help
P310:103x58x32 mm
ZS15:105x58x33 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P330

Nikon Coolpix P330

Pro digicam

$329 - $347
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Sensor size Has a significantly larger sensor
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the Coolpix P330 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Coolpix P330 vs the Lumix ZS15
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$299 - $378
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Lumix ZS20 vs the Lumix ZS15
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$200 - $229
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Weight Is slightly heavier
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Lumix ZS15
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$199
Size Is significantly smaller
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Lumix ZS15
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348 - $398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix ZS15
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $383
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Lumix ZS15
Canon ELPH 520 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS

Ultra compact

$129 - $139
Size Is much smaller
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS vs the Lumix ZS15

Nikon Coolpix P310 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$299
Supports 24p Supports 24p
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Focus points Many fewer focus points
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P310
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$349 - $399
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Coolpix P310
Nikon Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix P300

Pro digicam
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix P300 vs the Coolpix P310
Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$298
Zoom Much more zoom
GPS Has a GPS
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Coolpix S9300 vs the Coolpix P310

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Lumix ZS15
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$219 - $678
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Zoom More zoom
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Lumix ZS15
Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Travel zoom

$248 - $300
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Zoom More zoom
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Lumix ZS25 vs the Lumix ZS15
Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$349 - $399
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Zoom More zoom
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix ZS15
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom
Movie format Lower resolution movies
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Lumix ZS15

appearance

Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

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