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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was brought out 6 years before the TG-870 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Olympus TG-870

 Finepix Z90 TG-870 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 TG-870 Finepix Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Olympus TG-870

 Finepix Z90 TG-870 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 versus Olympus TG-870 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the TG-870.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and TG-870.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Finepix Z90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (300 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
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has touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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good battery life (300 per charge)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (300 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
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decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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really wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Olympus TG-870
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Alternate name Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $220 $280