Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FH7
Portability
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36 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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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)
(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
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(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FH7
| TG-630 iHS | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
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
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 photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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
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Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
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
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 photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
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)
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 photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
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
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 with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
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
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
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic 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 |