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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S33 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and ZS30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S33 matches up versus the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Panasonic ZS30

 S33 ZS30 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon S33

 ZS30 S33 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Panasonic ZS30

 S33 ZS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S33 and Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S33 and the ZS30.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and ZS30.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S33 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS30 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S33 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (13MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/3.1")
no RAW format
33
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/3.1")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (221g)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (198g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S33
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
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image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/3.1")
no phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proof
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than average (198 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
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image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/3.1")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging info
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image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (198g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Panasonic ZS30
 Nikon Coolpix S33Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $250