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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 12 months earlier than the ZS40 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS40 TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the ZS40.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and ZS40.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography advice
27
 includes face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
52
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography advice
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than average (240 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
54
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
59
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than average (240 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography features
39
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
33
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (240g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch 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    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 images 300 images
Battery form 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $450