Kodak Mini vs Olympus TG-870

The following is a detailed review of the Kodak Mini and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and TG-870 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Mini was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TG-870 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Mini scores versus the TG-870 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Mini and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Mini Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Mini enjoys physical dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Mini and Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Mini against the TG-870.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and TG-870 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and TG-870.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Mini featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-870 will give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Mini is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.