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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FP8
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FP8

 TG-630 iHS FP8 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FP8 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FP8

 TG-630 iHS FP8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
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offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography details
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weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
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