Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZR3

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S33 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and ZR3 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S33 was introduced 5 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S33 scores against the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S33 versus the ZR3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and ZR3.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S33 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZR3 will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S33 should have an edge in sensor tech.