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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 17 months earlier than the FX700 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S630 grades versus the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FX700

 S630 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S630

 FX700 S630 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FX700

 S630 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S630 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S630 and the FX700.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $240 $399