Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and SZ1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was launched 14 months after the SZ1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the P330 scores vs the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P330 versus the SZ1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and SZ1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P330 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent P330 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.