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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • New Model is Panasonic LX10
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty close but the S630 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S630 was revealed 4 years prior to the LX7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S630 grades vs the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic LX7

 S630 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon S630

 LX7 S630 
RevealedOctober 2012February 2009More modern by 45 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic LX7

 S630 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S630 against the LX7.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and LX7.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S630 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S630 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (330 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery life (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $400