FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 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
- Released February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Olympus TG-870
Z70 | TG-870 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the FujiFilm Z70
TG-870 | Z70 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | February 2010 | More modern by 72 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Olympus TG-870
Z70 | TG-870 | |||
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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).
Look at the FujiFilm Z70 versus Olympus TG-870 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
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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 |