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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 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
  • Released January 2013
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax W90

 TG-630 iHS W90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W90 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax W90

 TG-630 iHS W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the W90.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and W90.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-630 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Pentax W90 Travel photography advice
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Pentax W90 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax W90
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax Optio W90
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2010-02-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $120