Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G10

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very similar but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was released 2 years after the G10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the G10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the G10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and G10 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and G10.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more recent TG-630 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.