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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 24 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S630 matches up against the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic ZS10

 S630 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon S630

 ZS10 S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS10

 S630 ZS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S630 vs the ZS10.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and ZS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
supports touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 140g (0.31 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $350