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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL2
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL3 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PL3 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL3 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL3 scores versus the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 E-PL3 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-PL3

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS E-PL3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 15 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 E-PL3 TG-630 iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL3 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL3 compared to the TG-630 iHS.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL3 and TG-630 iHS is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL3 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL3 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged E-PL3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
60
 focusing manually
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
27
 includes face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-PL3 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
84
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-PL3 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
44
 missing Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
59
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery (220 per charge)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-PL3 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
61
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 terrible battery life (300 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-PL3 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL3 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL3 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-PL3Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2011-09-20 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $200