Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS20

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 12 months later than the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the TS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and TS20.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.