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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FZ60, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 6 months later than the FZ60 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FZ60

 TG-630 iHS FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FZ60 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ60

 TG-630 iHS FZ60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior dimensions 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 FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic FZ60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the FZ60.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and FZ60 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and FZ60.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography details
27
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (450 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
better than average battery (450 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
27
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.37 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 images 450 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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