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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 3 years after the TG-820 iHS which is quite a big 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-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-870 scores against the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 TG-870 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-870

 TG-820 iHS TG-870 
Display resolution1030k921kCrisper display (+109k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 TG-870 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 against the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger TG-870 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (221 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (300 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography features
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great battery (300 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
heavier than average (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (220 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (300 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average (221g)
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2016-01-06 2012-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $500