Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.