Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E70
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E70 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax E70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-630 iHS was brought out 4 years after the E70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax E70
TG-630 iHS | E70 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
E70 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax E70
TG-630 iHS | E70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and E70.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-630 iHS to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio E70 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $140 |