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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 5 years earlier than the TG-870 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the TG-870 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus TG-870

 SZ-30MR TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 TG-870 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2011More modern by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-870

 SZ-30MR TG-870 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 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).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the TG-870.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and TG-870 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and TG-870.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography info
Olympus TG-870 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography information
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
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lighter than average in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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good battery pack (300 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (300 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (221g)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-870
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-03-02 2016-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Battery style 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 One One
Launch cost $279 $280