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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic XS1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released very close to the XS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic XS1

 TG-630 iHS XS1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 XS1 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic XS1

 TG-630 iHS XS1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outer 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) while the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the XS1.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and XS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
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includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
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environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $130