Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Panasonic ZS30
S33 | ZS30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2013 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon S33
ZS30 | S33 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Panasonic ZS30
S33 | ZS30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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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 |