• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 260.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S630 advantages over Panasonic ZS8

  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner

Panasonic ZS8 advantages over Nikon S630

  • Fast startup
    ~1.50 vs 2.8 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 260 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Less shutter lag
    0.24 vs 0.41 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 37 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.9 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 1020

Nikon S630
Olympus 1020
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Nikon S630 vs Olympus 1020

Panasonic ZS8
Olympus 1020
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Olympus 1020

Compared to Olympus 7000

Nikon S630
Olympus 7000
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster shutter
  • $195
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S630 vs Olympus 7000

Panasonic ZS8
Olympus 7000
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $195
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Olympus 7000

Compared to Pentax W80

Nikon S630
Pentax W80
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Nikon S630 vs Pentax W80

Panasonic ZS8
Pentax W80
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax W80

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Nikon S630
Panasonic ZS10
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS10
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS15

Nikon S630
Panasonic ZS15
  • $270
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S630 vs Panasonic ZS15

Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS15
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

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