Nikon S33 vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and XS1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was unveiled 2 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S33 scores versus the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S33 has got physical dimensions 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 XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 compared to the XS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and XS1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S33 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic XS1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S33 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.