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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 4 years after the FS25 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FS25

 TG-630 iHS FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FS25 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FS25

 TG-630 iHS FS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the FS25.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and FS25.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-630 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
39
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest 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 diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 167 gr (0.37 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $230