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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic ZS7

 TG-630 iHS ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 ZS7 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS7

 TG-630 iHS ZS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
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includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
39
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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