Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH27, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-630 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FH27
TG-630 iHS | FH27 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
FH27 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH27
TG-630 iHS | FH27 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the FH27.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and FH27.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Touch Screen 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 speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $229 |