Nikon S31 vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's look closer at the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic SZ3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and SZ3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was introduced 6 months after the SZ3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S31 grades vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S31 vs the SZ3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and SZ3.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S31 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic SZ3 will give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.