Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.