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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81 Imaging
49 Features
57 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1 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 GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH2
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic GH1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was released 3 years after the GH1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic GH1

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS GH1 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 43 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 GH1 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic GH1

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS GH1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the GH1.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and GH1 is 94 and 81 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and GH1.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The fresher TG-630 iHS will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
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 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH1 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH1 as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 bad battery pack (320 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GH1 as a Travel photography camera
59
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery pack (320 shots)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography details
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 bad battery pack (320 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
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 selfie friendly display
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-07-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 1.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
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 per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 385 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 320 photographs
Type 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $949