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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 18 months after the RZ10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax RZ10

 TG-630 iHS RZ10 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 RZ10 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax RZ10

 TG-630 iHS RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys physical 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 Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the RZ10.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and RZ10.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax RZ10 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (178 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 178 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
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
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $200