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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 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 W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax W80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 3 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax W80

 TG-630 iHS W80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W80 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax W80

 TG-630 iHS W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the W80.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and W80.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Pentax W80 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Pentax W80 Travel photography features
59
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax W80
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax Optio W80
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2009-06-25
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change 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
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $250