Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus TG-860
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus TG-810
TG-870 | TG-810 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 54 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus TG-870
TG-810 | TG-870 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-810
TG-870 | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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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 |