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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(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
Panasonic ZS45
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic ZS45

 S630 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon S630

 ZS45 S630 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS45

 S630 ZS45 
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).

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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.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

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

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (249g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS45
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
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