Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS7 and Olympus TG-630 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS7 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-630 iHS has external dimensions of 98 x 66 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.6 x 0.87″) and weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS7 and the Olympus TG-630 iHS. Olympus TG-630 iHS is 5mm narrower and 11mm thinner than Panasonic ZS7 but it is also 6mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS7 and Olympus TG-630 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS7 and Olympus TG-630 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-630 iHS is significantly lighter (51g ) than the Panasonic ZS7 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-630 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ZS7.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS7 and Olympus TG-630 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.