Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LX7

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S33 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The S33 was manufactured 2 years later than the LX7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S33 scores versus the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 versus the LX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and LX7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S33 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S33 will deliver more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S33 provides an advantage in sensor technology.