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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 4 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FX48

 TG-630 iHS FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FX48 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FX48

 TG-630 iHS FX48 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the FX48.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and FX48.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger TG-630 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
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has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings 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
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $325