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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FX580, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 4 years after the FX580 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FX580

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 FX580 TG-630 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FX580

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FX580 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the FX580.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and FX580.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The newer TG-630 iHS will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
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 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (220 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
59
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery (220 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery (220 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
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 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $499