Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS50

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 3 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3300 grades versus the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 offers exterior measurements 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 ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 compared to the ZS50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and ZS50.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S3300 will be behind in sensor tech.