Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was manufactured 22 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and TG-630 iHS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.