Nikon S630 vs Panasonic SZ7

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S630 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SZ7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S630 matches up against the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has physical 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 SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S630 and the SZ7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and SZ7.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older S630 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.