Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH27

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.