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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Olympus TG-870
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TG-860 was introduced 6 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-860 scores against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-860 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-860

		

		

			
 ZV-1 TG-860 
AnnouncedMay 2020February 2015Newer by 64 months
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-860 ZV-1 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-860 and Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 vs the ZV-1.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and ZV-1.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-860 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
36
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
73
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
69
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 provides touch focus
 lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 low battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
71
 weather proof
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (21mm)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
 lighter than average in class (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 low battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography features
48
 quite wide (21mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
70
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
33
 quite wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic support
86
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic jack
 lighter than average in class (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony ZV-1
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2020-05-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $750