Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ18, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-630 iHS was introduced 17 months after the RZ18 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax RZ18
| TG-630 iHS | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| RZ18 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax RZ18
| TG-630 iHS | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outer measurements 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 RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the RZ18.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and RZ18 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and RZ18.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way 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 RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-09-12 |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| 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 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $210 |
