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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus XZ-1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 24 months later than the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the XZ-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus XZ-1

 TG-630 iHS XZ-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 XZ-1 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus XZ-1

 TG-630 iHS XZ-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has external 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 XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the XZ-1.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and XZ-1.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
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comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery (320 shots)
low fps (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
good battery (320 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (275g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (320 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (275g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus XZ-1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus XZ-1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 275g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life 220 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $567