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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 16 months earlier than the ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S630 grades against the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic ZS5

 S630 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon S630

 ZS5 S630 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS5

 S630 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 comes with external measurements 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 ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S630 versus the ZS5.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S630 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
56
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (214g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS5
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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