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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Successor is Olympus E-3
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was introduced 10 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-1 matches up against the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-1 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-1

 TG-630 iHS E-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2003More modern by 110 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k134kClearer screen (+326k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-1 TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 offers external measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-1 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and TG-630 iHS is 59 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will show extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
57
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (735g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
47
lighter than others in class (735 grams)
environment proofing
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
9
no video recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus E-1Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-1 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2003-11-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2560 x 1920 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 134 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735 gr (1.62 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,700 $200