Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P330 and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and ZS20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was released 11 months later than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P330 matches up vs the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P330 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P330 vs the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and ZS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P330 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger P330 should have an edge in sensor tech.