Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S3

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very similar but the S32 (1/3") and S3 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was revealed 3 years after the S3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S32 matches up versus the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S32 vs the S3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and S3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and S3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S32 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic S3 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger S32 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.