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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm Z70 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was introduced 7 years before the TG-870 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z70 scores vs the TG-870 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Olympus TG-870

 Z70 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the FujiFilm Z70

 TG-870 Z70 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010More modern by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus TG-870

 Z70 TG-870 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z70 enjoys external dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z70 versus the TG-870.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and TG-870.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Z70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (221g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
25
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
69
great battery (300 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
more heavy than others (221g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
fairly wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (221g)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus TG-870
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Also referred to as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $280