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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 23 months prior to the FH25 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the S630 scores versus the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FH25

 S630 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S630

 FH25 S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH25

 S630 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 enjoys outside 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 FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S630 compared to the FH25.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and FH25.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
56
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $240 $180