Nikon S33 vs Panasonic FH3

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S33 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and FH3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S33 was released 5 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S33 grades vs the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 features 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 FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S33 and Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S33 vs the FH3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and FH3.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FH3 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S33 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.