Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was introduced 4 years before the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-30 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-30 against the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and TG-630 iHS is 60 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-30 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older E-30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.