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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 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
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax P80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the P80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax P80

 TG-630 iHS P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 P80 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax P80

 TG-630 iHS P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the P80.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and P80.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-630 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
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has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Pentax P80 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
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weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax P80
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax Optio P80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max 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 167g (0.37 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $200