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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-4, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 9 months later than the TG-4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-870 matches up vs the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 TG-870 TG-4 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2015Fresher by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 TG-4 TG-870 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 TG-870 TG-4 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 and the TG-4.
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and TG-4.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the age  of the cameras into account. The newer TG-870 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
47
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
65
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery life (380 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
69
 better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
 weather proofing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (21mm)
 more heavy than others in class (221g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
50
 fairly wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
62
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery life (380 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
32
 fairly wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (221g)
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no external mic port
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2016-01-06 2015-04-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $379