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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 2 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FH2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 FH2 TG-630 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FH2 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the FH2.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and FH2.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH2 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
27
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
59
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (220 shots)
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
 better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 offers focus via touch
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery power (220 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
41
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (270 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $149