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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed very close to the XZ-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 TG-630 iHS XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 XZ-2 iHS TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 TG-630 iHS XZ-2 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2012Same age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography information
27
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (340 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography information
59
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
great battery pack (340 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (346 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging information
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (346 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 346g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B Li-90B
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $450