Nikon S640 vs Panasonic S3

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the S3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S640 grades against the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S640 against the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and S3.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S3 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.