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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 5 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-5

 TG-630 iHS TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-5 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2013Fresher by 53 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-5

 TG-630 iHS TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outer measurements 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-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the TG-5.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and TG-5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
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offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $449