Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS3

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P330 and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and ZS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P330 scores versus the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P330 vs the ZS3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P330 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon P330 will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger P330 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.