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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 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 G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic G6
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic G7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was announced 3 years before the G7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the G7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic G7

 TG-630 iHS G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 G7 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedMay 2015January 2013Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic G7

 TG-630 iHS G7 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic G7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the G7.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and G7 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and G7.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography advice
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comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic G7 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
55
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
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weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography details
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic G7
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic G7
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-08 2015-05-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow 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 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $800