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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FH6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 13 months later than the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FH6 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 FH6 TG-630 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FH6 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with exterior 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 FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the FH6.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and FH6.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
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 includes face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (119 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery (280 CIPA)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
59
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 better than average battery (280 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (119 grams)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery (280 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging details
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone port
32
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (119 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-01-09
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 280 shots
Type 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $129