Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL7 was introduced 21 months later than the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL7 grades against the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 provides external measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL7 against the TG-630 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and TG-630 iHS is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL7 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.