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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 3 years after the FP2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FP2

 TG-630 iHS FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FP2 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FP2

 TG-630 iHS FP2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the FP2.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and FP2 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and FP2.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
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includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
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environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
33
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery type 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
Price at launch $200 $80