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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was introduced 12 months prior to the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-12 scores versus the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SZ-12 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SZ-12

 TG-630 iHS SZ-12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SZ-12 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 against the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and TG-630 iHS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
40
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus SZ-12Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-12 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 220 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $200