Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS15

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S640 scores vs the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 has external measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S640 vs the ZS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S640 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and ZS15.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older S640 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.