Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Launched January 2016
(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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Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus PEN-F and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe PEN-F was introduced 3 years later than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the PEN-F scores vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| PEN-F | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 | January 2013 | Fresher by 38 months | |
| Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus PEN-F
| TG-630 iHS | PEN-F |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| PEN-F | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F has physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus PEN-F and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and TG-630 iHS is 84 and 94 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and TG-630 iHS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer PEN-F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Olympus PEN-F | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2016-01-27 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect 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 |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 427g (0.94 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 894 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLN-1 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $1,000 | $200 |