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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
41 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 24 months prior to the TS30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS TS30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 TS30 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS TS30 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the TS30.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and TS30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
36
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 lighter than others in class (142g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
59
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
 lighter than others in class (142 grams)
 environment proof
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
44
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (142 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $180