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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FH7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 17 months after the FH7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FH7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 FH7 TG-630 iHS 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FH7 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the FH7.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and FH7.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 supports face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (126g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max fps low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
59
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low battery power (220 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 lighter than others in class (126g)
 supports focus via touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
39
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery power (220 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
43
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
33
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone port
34
 fairly wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (126 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $149