Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-860

The following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak M340 versus Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M340 was released 7 years before the TG-860 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M340 matches up versus the TG-860 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M340 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M340 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M340 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M340 versus Olympus TG-860 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M340 compared to the TG-860.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M340 and TG-860.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-860 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M340 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.