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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Revealed December 2013
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GM5
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic GM1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was released 11 months prior to the GM1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the GM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic GM1

					

					

						
 TG-630 iHS GM1 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

					

					

						
 GM1 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedDecember 2013January 2013More recent by 11 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic GM1

					

					

						
 TG-630 iHS GM1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features 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) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the GM1.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and GM1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and GM1.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

						Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography advice
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 comes with face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
64
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic GM1
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
76
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography details
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
48
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery (220 shots)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
 lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
 boasts focus via touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery life (230 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography information
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
68
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 good megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery life (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone support
35
 touchscreen functionality
 features face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (204g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-12-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-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 surface 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 100 200
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/50 secs
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 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life 220 shots 230 shots
Battery style 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $750