Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and ZS10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was introduced 4 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S33 scores versus the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S33 compared to the ZS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and ZS10.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S33 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS10 will give extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S33 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.