Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZR3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-630 iHS was brought out 2 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic ZR3
TG-630 iHS | ZR3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
ZR3 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZR3
TG-630 iHS | ZR3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the ZR3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and ZR3.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $280 |