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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 5 years prior to the TG-870 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-10 grades versus the TG-870 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-870

 SZ-10 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus SZ-10

 TG-870 SZ-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2011Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-870

 SZ-10 TG-870 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the TG-870.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and TG-870 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and TG-870.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
65
lighter than others (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
heavier than others (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
40
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than others (221g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-870
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2016-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $280