Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-630 iHS was launched 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic ZR1
TG-630 iHS | ZR1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
ZR1 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZR1
TG-630 iHS | ZR1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outside 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 ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the ZR1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and ZR1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-630 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine V |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 158 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $280 |