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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Announced February 2015
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon S33 versus Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and ZS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S33 was revealed 5 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S33 grades against the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Panasonic ZS3

 S33 ZS3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2009Fresher by 70 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon S33

 ZS3 S33 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Panasonic ZS3

 S33 ZS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S33 versus the ZS3.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S33 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S33 will provide extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger S33 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (13 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S33
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
43
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
58
environment proofing
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
35
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
29
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Panasonic ZS3
 Nikon Coolpix S33Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.7 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $200