Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ3

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S33 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and SZ3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S33 was unveiled 2 years after the SZ3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S33 grades versus the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S33 offers outside 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 SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S33 and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S33 versus the SZ3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and SZ3.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic SZ3 will give you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer S33 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.