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Fujifilm Z900EXR 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 Z900EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released April 2011
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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and TG-870 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was announced 5 years before the TG-870 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades versus the TG-870 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Olympus TG-870

 Fujifilm Z900EXR TG-870 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 TG-870 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2016April 2011Newer by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Olympus TG-870

 Fujifilm Z900EXR TG-870 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR compared to the TG-870.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TG-870.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z900EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
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offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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great battery power (300 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (300 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (151g)
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fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Olympus TG-870
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXROlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-04-05 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 220 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $380 $280