Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ200 and Nikon P310 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ200 has external dimensions of 125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33″) and weighs 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P310 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 and the Nikon P310. Nikon P310 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 29mm shorter and 78mm thinner than Panasonic FZ200.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 and Nikon P310.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ200 and Nikon P310.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon P310 is significantly lighter (394g ) than the Panasonic FZ200 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 nor Nikon Coolpix P310 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ200 and Nikon P310's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic FZ200 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Nikon P310's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ200.