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Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak M380 and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M380 was released 8 years prior to the TG-870 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M380 scores vs the TG-870 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Olympus TG-870

 M380 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Kodak M380

 TG-870 M380 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2009Fresher by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Olympus TG-870

 M380 TG-870 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M380 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M380 vs the TG-870.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M380 and TG-870.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 Street photography features
Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,448s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (300 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
good battery pack (300 per charge)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155g)
32
rather wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Kodak M380 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Olympus TG-870
 Kodak EasyShare M380Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M380 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-190mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $280