Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH6

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.