Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ3

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 11 months prior to the SZ3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3300 scores against the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3300 versus the SZ3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.