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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 5 years earlier than the FZ80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the FZ80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 FZ80 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2013More modern by 48 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS FZ80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside 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) and the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the FZ80.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and FZ80 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and FZ80.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
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 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
58
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (18MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
54
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch focus
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (616g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
57
 incredible zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography highlights
59
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
 includes touch focus
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than average (616g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging factors
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
28
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than average (616 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch 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    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $399