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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 4 years after the TG-810 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-870 scores against the TG-810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus TG-810

 TG-870 TG-810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2011Newer by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus TG-870

 TG-810 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-810

 TG-870 TG-810 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. 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) and the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the TG-810.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and TG-810 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and TG-810.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (221g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
heavier than average (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
50
really wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
32
really wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than average (221g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Olympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus TG-810
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2016-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $428