Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ1
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
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The following is a in depth review of the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S3300 matches up against the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic SZ1
| S3300 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon S3300
| SZ1 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic SZ1
| S3300 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 vs the SZ1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and SZ1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography information
lighter than competition (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than average in class (131g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging factors
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 131 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $99 | $179 |