Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Successor is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-860 and Olympus XZ-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-860 was brought out 4 years later than the XZ-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-860 matches up versus the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus XZ-1
TG-860 | XZ-1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | January 2011 | More recent by 50 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus TG-860
XZ-1 | TG-860 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Olympus XZ-1
TG-860 | XZ-1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Olympus XZ-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-860 against the XZ-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and XZ-1.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-860 will give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2752 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 275g (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 320 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $279 | $567 |