Olympus TG-860 vs Olympus XZ-1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.