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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 12 months after the TS4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic TS4

 TG-630 iHS TS4 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TS4 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic TS4

 TG-630 iHS TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides 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) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the TS4.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and TS4.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-630 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
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provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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good battery (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $399