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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FZ28, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 4 years after the FZ28 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FZ28

 TG-630 iHS FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FZ28 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ28

 TG-630 iHS FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the FZ28.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and FZ28.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-630 iHS to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
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has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
has manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 417 grams (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $599