Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S630 scores vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S630 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and ZS15.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S630 will be behind in sensor tech.