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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
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Features
65
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZS100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 4 years before the ZS100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the ZS100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic ZS100

 TG-630 iHS ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 ZS100 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS100

 TG-630 iHS ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides 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 ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the ZS100.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and ZS100 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and ZS100.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography factors
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features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (312g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography advice
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environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
75
lighter than others (312 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 220 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $700