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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 12 months after the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

					

					

						
 TG-630 iHS WG-2 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

					

					

						
 WG-2 GPS TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus  More exact focus
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-2 GPS

					

					

						
 TG-630 iHS WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outer 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) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the WG-2 GPS.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

						Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
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 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
40
 manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
54
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
38
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
59
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
 environment proofing
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery (220 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic socket
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $300