Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W60
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W60 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W60 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax W60, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-630 iHS was released 3 years after the W60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W60 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax W60
TG-630 iHS | W60 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
W60 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax W60
TG-630 iHS | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the W60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and W60.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | 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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection 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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI78 |
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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $300 |