Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus TG-870

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus TG-870, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and TG-870 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was released 9 months later than the TG-870 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1 II grades vs the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II and the TG-870.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and TG-870 is 68 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and TG-870.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.