Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-870

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-870, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 3 years before the TG-870 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-15 grades versus the TG-870 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 against the TG-870.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and TG-870 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and TG-870.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.