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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 4 years before the TS4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S630 matches up vs the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic TS4

 S630 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S630

 TS4 S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic TS4

 S630 TS4 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 has got outside measurements 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 TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S630 compared to the TS4.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S630 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $399