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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S630 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S630 was released 3 months earlier than the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S630 grades versus the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic ZS1

 S630 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon S630

 ZS1 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS1

 S630 ZS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 enjoys physical 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 ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S630 compared to the ZS1.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and ZS1.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S630 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S630 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS1
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $0