Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS50

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S630 was unveiled 7 years before the ZS45 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S630 scores vs the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic ZS45
S630 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon S630
ZS45 | S630 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 72 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS45
S630 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S630 comes with 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) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S630 and the ZS45.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and ZS45.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S630 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 350 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-L12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $240 | $300 |