Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic L10

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic L10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is pretty close but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 5 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the L10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the L10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and L10 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and L10.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.