Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 14 months prior to the TG-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the TG-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and TG-3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.