Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 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
- Launched January 2013
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FH6
TG-630 iHS | FH6 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
FH6 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH6
TG-630 iHS | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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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 |