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Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
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Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Kodak M575 and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M575 was unveiled 7 years before the TG-870 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M575 scores against the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Olympus TG-870

 M575 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Kodak M575

 TG-870 M575 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Olympus TG-870

 M575 TG-870 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M575 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M575 and Olympus TG-870 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M575 compared to the TG-870.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M575 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M575 and TG-870.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older M575 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
low max ISO (1,000)
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography highlights
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography info
68
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (152g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery life (300 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
heavier than others (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak M575
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
really wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (300 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (152g)
32
really wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (221 grams)
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Kodak M575 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Olympus TG-870
 Kodak EasyShare M575Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare M575 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 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 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 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 One One
Launch price $139 $280