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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and SZ7 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was revealed 3 years after the SZ7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S33 matches up vs the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Panasonic SZ7

 S33 SZ7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S33

 SZ7 S33 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Panasonic SZ7

 S33 SZ7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 has physical dimensions 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 SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S33 and the SZ7.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and SZ7.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S33 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic SZ7 will give you more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S33 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (13MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S33
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
58
weather proof
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (133 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging factors
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix S33Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $199