Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S3

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic S3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 2 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic S3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the S3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and S3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S3 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.