Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G9

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G9, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 5 years prior to the G9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features physical 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 Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the G9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and G9 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and G9.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G9 will show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.