Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1
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![Nikon Coolpix P330 front Nikon Coolpix P330 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P330/Nikon-P330-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1/Panasonic-SZ1-front.jpg)
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched March 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon P310
- Renewed by Nikon P340
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
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.
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic SZ1
P330 | SZ1 | |||
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Released | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon P330
SZ1 | P330 |
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Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic SZ1
P330 | SZ1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P330-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P330-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P330-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P330-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-03-04 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 gr (0.44 lb) | 131 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 213 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $500 | $179 |