Kodak M381 vs Olympus TG-870
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2016
- Replaced the Olympus TG-860
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Following is a thorough review of the Kodak M381 vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M381 (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe M381 was released 7 years earlier than the TG-870 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M381 scores versus the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Kodak M381 vs Olympus TG-870 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare M381 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak M381 Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Olympus TG-870
| M381 | TG-870 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Kodak M381
| TG-870 | M381 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 78 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M381 and Olympus TG-870
| M381 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Kodak M381 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 has got external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Kodak M381 vs Olympus TG-870 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M381 and the TG-870.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M381 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Kodak M381 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M381 and TG-870.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M381 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Kodak M381 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak M381 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare M381 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare M381 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-07-29 | 2016-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 153g (0.34 pounds) | 221g (0.49 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | 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 | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $170 | $280 |