Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS50

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P330 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was revealed 22 months earlier than the ZS50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the P330 matches up vs the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P330 has outer measurements 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 ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P330 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P330 versus the ZS50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P330 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged P330 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.