Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ1000

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 17 months prior to the FZ1000 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the FZ1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the FZ1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and FZ1000 is 94 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and FZ1000.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.