FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Also Known as FinePix Z71
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replacement is Olympus TG-870

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Z70 was revealed 6 years before the TG-860 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z70 grades against the TG-860 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Olympus TG-860
Z70 | TG-860 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the FujiFilm Z70
TG-860 | Z70 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus TG-860
Z70 | TG-860 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 provides physical measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z70 against the TG-860.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and TG-860.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z70 will be behind in sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Also referred to as | FinePix Z71 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $279 |