Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FH25
S630 | FH25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S630
FH25 | S630 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH25
S630 | FH25 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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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 |