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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and TG-870 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z700EXR was revealed 7 years earlier than the TG-870 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z700EXR grades vs the TG-870 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Olympus TG-870

 Z700EXR TG-870 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 TG-870 Z700EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2010More recent by 72 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Olympus TG-870

 Z700EXR TG-870 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has exterior measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z700EXR vs the TG-870.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and TG-870.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-870 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (300 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography factors
55
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
great battery (300 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (21mm)
heavier than others (221g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography factors
33
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
32
pretty wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than others (221g)
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Olympus TG-870
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXROlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Also called as FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $280