Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS4

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out at a similar time to the TS4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3300 scores versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S3300 vs the TS4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and TS4.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.