Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 7 years earlier than the S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and S1 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and S1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1 will offer extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.