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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured at a similar time to the FH10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FH10

 TG-630 iHS FH10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FH10 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH10

 TG-630 iHS FH10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the FH10.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and FH10.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
31
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $110