Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL8
(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
- Released January 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| E-PL7 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 21 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-PL7
| TG-630 iHS | E-PL7 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| E-PL7 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2014-09-01 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | - |
| 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 |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 357 grams (0.79 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 873 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $200 |