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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released June 2009
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
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z300 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was manufactured 7 years before the TG-870 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the TG-870 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Olympus TG-870

 Fujifilm Z300 TG-870 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Fujifilm Z300

 TG-870 Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2009More recent by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus TG-870

 Fujifilm Z300 TG-870 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z300 versus Olympus TG-870 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the TG-870.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and TG-870.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography details
Olympus TG-870 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
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boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography advice
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pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging info
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touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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decently wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (221g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus TG-870
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-12 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 155 gr (0.34 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $280