• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P510 advantages over Olympus TG-3

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,000 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus TG-3 advantages over Nikon P510

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $430 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    31 mm vs 102 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    247g vs 560g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • 24-1,000mm equivalent zoom range; Built-in GPS; Articulated LCD; Very good print quality; Many movie options.

  • Focus sometimes difficult to achieve; Short shoulder strap; Battery charged in the camera; Low battery life.

  • Read our Nikon P510 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Nikon P510
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P510 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus TG-3
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Nikon P520

Nikon P510
Nikon P520
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon P510 vs Nikon P520

Olympus TG-3
Nikon P520
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Nikon P520

Compared to Samsung WB1100F

Nikon P510
Samsung WB1100F
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB1100F

Olympus TG-3
Samsung WB1100F
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Samsung WB1100F

Compared to Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Nikon P510
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon P510 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus TG-3
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Compared to Olympus TG-4

Nikon P510
Olympus TG-4
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon P510 vs Olympus TG-4

Olympus TG-3
Olympus TG-4
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus TG-4

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