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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the 3D1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S630 grades vs the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic 3D1

 S630 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon S630

 3D1 S630 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2009Newer by 33 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic 3D1

 S630 3D1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S630 vs the 3D1.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and 3D1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S630 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
56
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
features focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $670