Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 5 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S630 matches up versus the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S630 versus the ZS35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and ZS35.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S630 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.