Nikon S620 vs Panasonic S3

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S620 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 23 months before the S3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S620 grades vs the S3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S620 and the S3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and S3.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S3 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.