Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Launched February 2009
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FX700
S630 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S630
FX700 | S630 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FX700
S630 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check out the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |