Nikon S33 vs Panasonic F5

The following is a extended review of the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and F5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S33 was brought out 2 years after the F5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S33 matches up versus the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S33 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S33 and the F5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and F5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic F5 will give greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S33 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.