Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS60

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 8 years before the ZS60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S630 matches up vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S630 and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S630 vs the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and ZS60.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.