Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 13 months later than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S3300 matches up versus the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3300 versus the ZS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and ZS10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher S3300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.