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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S620 versus Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 3 months before the ZS3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S620 scores vs the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic ZS3

 S620 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon S620

 ZS3 S620 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS3

 S620 ZS3 
IntroducedFebruary 2009May 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S620 versus the ZS3.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and ZS3.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S620 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than others in class (229g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
35
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS3
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $37 $200