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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 7 years before the SZ10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S630 scores against the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic SZ10

 S630 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon S630

 SZ10 S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic SZ10

 S630 SZ10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S630 vs the SZ10.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and SZ10.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (177g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $200