Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was brought out 23 months earlier than the TG-870 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 135 grades vs the TG-870 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the TG-870.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and TG-870.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older ELPH 135 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.