Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the 1s (1/1.7") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1s was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1s scores against the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s has outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1s and the TG-630 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and TG-630 iHS is 79 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and TG-630 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The 1s has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent 1s is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.