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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
36 Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 3 months later than the 3D1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3300 grades vs the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic 3D1

          

          

            
 S3300 3D1 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon S3300

          

          

            
 3D1 S3300 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic 3D1

          

          

            
 S3300 3D1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 compared to the 3D1.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and 3D1.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

            Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
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 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (180 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography info
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 lighter than competition in class (128g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 features focus via touch
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery (200 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography information
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 manual focus
 pretty wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery life (180 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 rather wide (25mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery (200 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
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 pretty wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (128g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 180 photos 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $99 $670