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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was introduced 11 months earlier than the FH20 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S630 grades versus the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FH20

 S630 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S630

 FH20 S630 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH20

 S630 FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 vs the FH20.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and FH20.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH20 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S630 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 140 gr (0.31 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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-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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $179