Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS3

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the ZS3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S630 grades versus the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S630 against the ZS3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S630 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.