Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic SZ7
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3300 grades vs the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic SZ7
| S3300 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S3300
| SZ7 | S3300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic SZ7
| S3300 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S3300 against the SZ7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and SZ7.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competitors (133g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging details
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 images | 220 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $99 | $199 |