Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX70

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-860 and Sony WX70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was released 3 years after the WX70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-860 scores versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 vs the WX70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and WX70.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-860 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.