Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP5

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outside 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) while the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the FP5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and FP5.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP5 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.