Nikon P330 vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P330 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and XS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The P330 was brought out 2 months later than the XS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P330 matches up versus the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P330 and Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P330 and the XS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and XS1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P330 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic XS1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.