Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic ZS3
S620 | ZS3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon S620
ZS3 | S620 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZS3
S620 | ZS3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Nikon S620 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |