Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2009
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FP8, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-630 iHS was introduced 3 years after the FP8 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FP8
TG-630 iHS | FP8 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2009 | More modern by 43 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
FP8 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FP8
TG-630 iHS | FP8 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the FP8.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and FP8.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-630 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $200 | $300 |