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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 7000 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 7000 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus 7000

 TG-630 iHS 7000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 7000 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 7000 against the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Also called as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $200