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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(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
Olympus TG-860
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Olympus TG-860

 Z70 TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the FujiFilm Z70

 TG-860 Z70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2010More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus TG-860

 Z70 TG-860 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Olympus TG-860
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography info
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography info
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z70
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus TG-860
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
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