Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ1

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic SZ1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 7 months later than the SZ1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S9300 matches up versus the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S9300 vs the SZ1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and SZ1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S9300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.