Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 20 months earlier than the GM5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the GM5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the GM5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and GM5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and GM5.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GM5 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.