Kodak S-1 vs Olympus TG-870

Below is a extended review of the Kodak S-1 and Olympus TG-870, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very well matched but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and TG-870 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S-1 was brought out 18 months before the TG-870 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S-1 matches up versus the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The entire galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak S-1 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S-1 vs the TG-870.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S-1 and TG-870 is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S-1 and TG-870.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The S-1 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older S-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.