Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Revealed February 2019
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") boast totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-630 iHS was released 7 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the FZ1000 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
TG-630 iHS | FZ1000 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
FZ1000 II | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | January 2013 | More recent by 74 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Sharper screen (+780k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the FZ1000 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and FZ1000 II is 94 and 55 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and FZ1000 II.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2019-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 808 grams (1.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $898 |