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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty close but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 4 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly serious difference 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 G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic G1

 TG-630 iHS G1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 G1 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic G1

 TG-630 iHS G1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the G1.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and G1 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and G1.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS offers the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The younger TG-630 iHS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
27
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Travel photography highlights
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography advice
39
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Panasonic G1 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
18
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic G1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-01-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 360g (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $0