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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched very close to the FS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S630 scores against the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FS25

 S630 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S630

 FS25 S630 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FS25

 S630 FS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 comes with physical 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 FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S630 against the FS25.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and FS25.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
56
has built in flash
long reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-01-27
Body design 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $230