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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S630 scores vs the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic ZS50

 S630 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon S630

 ZS50 S630 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS50

 S630 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S630 against the ZS50.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and ZS50.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older S630 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (243g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
56
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (243g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS50
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings 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
White balance 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $350