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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 12 months earlier than the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS35 TG-630 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS ZS35 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the ZS35.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and ZS35.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
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 offers face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
37
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
68
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
53
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
59
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than competition in class (305g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging info
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $300