Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-860

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-860, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the TG-860 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP70 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades versus the TG-860 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the TG-860.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-860 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-860.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP70 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.