Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS7

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FS7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively close but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 4 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the FS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the FS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and FS7.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.