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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL7
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 19 months after the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-PL6 grades against the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-PL6 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2013Newer by 19 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-PL6

 TG-630 iHS E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-PL6 TG-630 iHS 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 provides external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 and the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and TG-630 iHS is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
72
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
27
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
86
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
59
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL6
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
39
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2014-08-01 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" 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 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 360 images 220 images
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $200