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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax S1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 23 months after the S1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax S1

          

          

            
 TG-630 iHS S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2011More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

          

          

            
 S1 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax S1

          

          

            
 TG-630 iHS S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the S1.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and S1.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
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 environment proof
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax S1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax Optio S1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2011-03-02
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 6.17 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 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
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 images 260 images
Type of battery 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $174