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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
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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

		

		

			
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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")
Photography Glossary
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