Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 23 months before the ZS40 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3300 grades versus the ZS40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S3300 and the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and ZS40.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.