Nikon S33 vs Panasonic FH10

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly close but the S33 (1/3.1") and FH10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was announced 2 years after the FH10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S33 scores against the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S33 against the FH10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and FH10.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S33 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH10 will result in more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S33 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.