Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860
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Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
- Successor is Olympus TG-870

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The M575 was announced 6 years prior to the TG-860 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M575 matches up against the TG-860 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M575 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The whole galleries are available at Kodak M575 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Olympus TG-860
M575 | TG-860 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Kodak M575
TG-860 | M575 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 61 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak M575 and Olympus TG-860
M575 | TG-860 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak M575 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M575 and the TG-860.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M575 and TG-860.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older M575 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare M575 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model | Kodak EasyShare M575 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | 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 sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 224g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" 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 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | KLIC-7006 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $139 | $279 |