Kodak M320 vs Olympus TG-870

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak M320 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and TG-870 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The M320 was announced 8 years before the TG-870 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M320 matches up against the TG-870 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare M320 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M320 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak M320 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M320 versus Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M320 versus the TG-870.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M320 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M320 and TG-870.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M320 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-870 will offer more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older M320 is going to be behind in sensor tech.