Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-870

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-870, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the TG-870 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 8010 scores vs the TG-870 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 8010 against the TG-870.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and TG-870 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and TG-870.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.