Nikon S32 vs Panasonic SZ3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S32 vs Panasonic SZ3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the S32 (1/3") and SZ3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was manufactured 14 months after the SZ3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S32 grades against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S32 vs the SZ3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and SZ3.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic SZ3 will give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S32 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.