Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LX5
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic LX3
- Successor is Panasonic LX7
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic LX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-630 iHS was unveiled 13 months after the LX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic LX5
| TG-630 iHS | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | December 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| LX5 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic LX5
| TG-630 iHS | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with 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 LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the LX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and LX5.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2011-12-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| 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 gr (0.37 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $294 |