Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- New Model is Panasonic ZS8
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZS7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-630 iHS was released 18 months after the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic ZS7
TG-630 iHS | ZS7 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
ZS7 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS7
TG-630 iHS | ZS7 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the ZS7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and ZS7.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-630 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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 | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - |
Battery format | 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 | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $200 | $350 |