Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-860 Comparison

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Olympus TG-870

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-860 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Olympus cameras cameras with different body types: Olympus TG-870, which was introduced in January 2016 is a Ultracompact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus TG-860, which was introduced in February 2015 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 11 months difference between TG-870 and TG-860 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

TG-870 and TG-860 are members of Olympus's TG-8X0 series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Olympus TG-8X0 Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Olympus TG-870	2016	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	7.0 fps	113 x 64 x 28mm	221g
Olympus TG-860	2015	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	7.0 fps	110 x 64 x 28mm	224g
Olympus TG-850 iHS	2014	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	7.0 fps	110 x 64 x 28mm	218g
Olympus TG-830 iHS	2013	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	109 x 67 x 28mm	214g
Olympus TG-820 iHS	2012	12.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	5.0 fps	101 x 65 x 26mm	206g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-01-06

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)

21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

7.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

221g. 113 x 64 x 28 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Compare

Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-02-06

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

7.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

224g. 110 x 64 x 28 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 over Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860

LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Weight	221 g vs 224 g	3 g lighter

Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 over Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870

Common Strengths of Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Tilting	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	7.0fps vs 7.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	21mm vs 21mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860

External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele	5.70 vs 5.70	Slow lenses at tele

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-860: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-870 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 28 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860.

Top View Comparison image of Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus TG-870 is 3g lighter than the Olympus TG-860 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

TG-870

TG-860

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

TG-870

TG-860

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-860: Sensor Comparison

Both Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the TG-870 and TG-860 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 Cameras

Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-860 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 features 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 5× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 21mm and have the same max aperture of f3.50 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 105mm and have the same max aperture of f5.70 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TG-870

TG-860

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TG-870

TG-860

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TG-870

TG-860

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TG-870

TG-860

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus TG-870 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-860 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Olympus TG-870 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-860 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Olympus TG-870 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-860 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Olympus TG-870 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-860 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
221g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
224g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Olympus TG-870 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-860 for Landscape Photography

POOR

21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Environmental Sealings
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-860: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-860 scores compare:

Olympus TG-870

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #5 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #505 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-860

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #4 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #484 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-860 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus TG-870 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus TG-870 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870	Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Brand	Olympus	Olympus
Announced	2016-01-06	2015-02-06
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	12800 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	21-105 mm (5×)	21-105 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.7	F3.5-5.7
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	921k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.00 m (at ISO 1600)	4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	7.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	221g	224g
Dimensions	113 x 64 x 28mm	110 x 64 x 28mm
Battery Life	300 shots	300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	Yes
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction