Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S3300 was released 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3300 scores versus the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 provides outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S3300 and the ZS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and ZS1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S3300 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S3300 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S3300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.