Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS20

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 2 months prior to the ZS20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3300 grades against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S3300 and the ZS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and ZS20.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.