Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic TS4
S630 | TS4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S630
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic TS4
S630 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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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 |