Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax MX-1

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 5 months before the MX-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder.