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Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare M340 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Kodak M340
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.7) lens
  • 115g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
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Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak M340 and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M340 (10MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The M340 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the TG-870 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M340 grades vs the TG-870 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M340 over the Olympus TG-870

 M340 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Kodak M340

 TG-870 M340 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M340 and Olympus TG-870

 M340 TG-870 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M340 provides external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Kodak M340 and Olympus TG-870 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M340 and the TG-870.

Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M340 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M340 and TG-870.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M340 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M340 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M340
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M340 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M340 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M340 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
quite wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (300 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M340 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
quite wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Kodak M340 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M340 and Olympus TG-870
 Kodak EasyShare M340Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M340 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-05 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.7 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115 grams (0.25 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" 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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7001 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $280