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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 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 TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 3 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic TS10

 TG-630 iHS TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TS10 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic TS10

 TG-630 iHS TS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with exterior dimensions 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 TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the TS10.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and TS10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
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features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
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weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $249