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Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released July 2009
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Updated by Olympus TG-870
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Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak M341 and Olympus TG-860, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The M341 was released 6 years prior to the TG-860 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the M341 scores vs the TG-860 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Olympus TG-860

 M341 TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Kodak M341

 TG-860 M341 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2009More recent by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Olympus TG-860

 M341 TG-860 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak M341 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Kodak M341 and Olympus TG-860 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M341 versus the TG-860.

Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M341 and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M341 and TG-860.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older M341 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography details
Olympus TG-860 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M341
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
33
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Kodak M341 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Olympus TG-860
 Kodak EasyShare M341Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-29 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 224g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $279