Nikon S630 vs Panasonic S1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 23 months prior to the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the S630 scores vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S630 against the S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and S1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S630 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.