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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 6 years prior to the ZS200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the ZS200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic ZS200

 TG-630 iHS ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 ZS200 TG-630 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 62 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS200

 TG-630 iHS ZS200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the ZS200.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and ZS200 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and ZS200.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography advice
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supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
good battery (370 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
good battery (370 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m (at 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 340g (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 370 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $800