Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS25

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was announced 4 years before the TS25 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S630 grades against the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S630 against the TS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and TS25.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS25 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S630 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.