Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-320

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-870 versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 4 years later than the TG-320 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-870 grades against the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-870 versus Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 compared to the TG-320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and TG-320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.