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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic TS1

 S630 TS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S630

 TS1 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic TS1

 S630 TS1 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $380