Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2011
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Below is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-630 iHS was announced 24 months later than the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax WG-1
| TG-630 iHS | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| WG-1 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-1
| TG-630 iHS | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the WG-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and WG-1.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection 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) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| 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 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 | 260 images |
| Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $350 |