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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 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 FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 FZ300 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2013Newer by 30 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FZ300 
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the FZ300.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and FZ300 is 94 and 59 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and FZ300.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
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 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
46
 manual focus
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
59
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 weather sealing
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography features
59
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 supports focus by touch
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
52
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone support
62
 pretty wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 691 grams (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $598