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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 4 years before the FH10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S630 grades versus the FH10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FH10

 S630 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S630

 FH10 S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH10

 S630 FH10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S630 compared to the FH10.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and FH10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography info
Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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