Updated (March, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P330 vs Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

vs
Nikon Coolpix P310
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Zoom
 Great zoom
20x
Size
 Really small
Compact 105x59x28 mm
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
220 fps
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
 

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
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

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
Macro focus Better macro capability 2 cm vs 3 cm
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 Focus on subjects more than 30% closer to the lens
Lowest price Cheaper $169.00 vs $299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $130 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Weight Slightly lighter 194 g vs 206 g
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 Around 10% lighter
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic ZS20
Zoom Much more zoom 20x vs 4.2x
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 More than 23x more zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 220 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Size Smaller 105x59x28 mm vs 103x58x32 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 70% faster continuous shooting
Battery life Longer battery life 260 shots vs 230 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.3"
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 More than 10% thinner
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 4s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
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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
ZS20:1080p @ 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
Weight Heavy Help
P310:194 g
ZS20:206 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
P310:1.3"
ZS20:1.1"
Size Large Help
P310:103x58x32 mm
ZS20:105x59x28 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$228 - $249
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Lumix ZS20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $383
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
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 ZS20
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$299
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix ZS20
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is much more expensive
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Lumix ZS20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348 - $399
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 ZS20
Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$280 - $360
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S9300 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Coolpix S9300 vs the Lumix ZS20
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Coolpix P310
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Lumix ZS20

Nikon Coolpix P310 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P330

Nikon Coolpix P330

Pro digicam

$329 - $347
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Coolpix P330 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
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$196 - $199
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Size Significantly smaller
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix P310

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$349 - $399
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix ZS20
Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Travel zoom

$248 - $300
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Weight Slightly lighter
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix ZS25 vs the Lumix ZS20
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$279 - $327
Zoom More zoom
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Touch screen No touch screen
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Lumix ZS20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Travel zoom

$233
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Zoom Less zoom
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix ZS20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Travel zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen No touch screen
Size Significantly larger
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs the Lumix ZS20

appearance

Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

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