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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FP1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 3 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FP1

 TG-630 iHS FP1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FP1 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FP1

 TG-630 iHS FP1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the FP1.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and FP1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-630 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
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provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
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environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 167g (0.37 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $153