Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S630 matches up vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 provides outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S630 versus the ZS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and ZS25.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.