Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS50

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released 6 years before the ZS50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S640 grades vs the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 has outer dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S640 and the ZS50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and ZS50.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older S640 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.