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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Zeiss ZX1

 TG-630 iHS ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 ZX1 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2013More recent by 69 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k460kCrisper screen (+2305k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Zeiss ZX1

 TG-630 iHS ZX1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the ZX1.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and ZX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography info
59
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (37MP)
fast max aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (800g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count amazing (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
31
fast max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
heavier than average (800g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Zeiss
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Zeiss ZX1
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 -