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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z808EXR
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and TG-870 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z800EXR was unveiled 6 years prior to the TG-870 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z800EXR scores vs the TG-870 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Olympus TG-870

 Z800EXR TG-870 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 TG-870 Z800EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2010More modern by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Olympus TG-870

 Z800EXR TG-870 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR has got outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Olympus TG-870 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z800EXR and the TG-870.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and TG-870.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z800EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-870 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Z800EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW support
36
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography information
Olympus TG-870 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (158 grams)
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography information
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (300 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography information
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (158 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
good battery life (300 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (21mm)
heavier than competition in class (221g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography factors
32
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
good battery life (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (158g)
32
quite wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Olympus TG-870
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXROlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Also Known as FinePix Z808EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2016-01-06
Physical type 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
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 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $280