Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and ZR1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was revealed 5 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S33 grades versus the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S33 compared to the ZR1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and ZR1.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S33 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S33 will offer you more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S33 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.