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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax RS1500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 23 months later than the RS1500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax RS1500

 TG-630 iHS RS1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 RS1500 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax RS1500

 TG-630 iHS RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax RS1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the RS1500.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and RS1500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and RS1500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RS1500 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography features
59
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax RS1500
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax RS1500
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax Optio RS1500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-03-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $150