Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was announced at a similar time to the TS1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S630 grades vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 against the TS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.