Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S33 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and SZ1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was announced 3 years after the SZ1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S33 matches up vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S33 vs the SZ1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and SZ1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and SZ1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S33 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic SZ1 will give more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S33 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.