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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was revealed 11 months prior to the FH22 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S630 matches up against the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FH22

 S630 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S630

 FH22 S630 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH22

 S630 FH22 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 versus the FH22.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and FH22.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH22 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $200