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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 7 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-870 matches up versus the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic FS15

 TG-870 FS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus TG-870

 FS15 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FS15

 TG-870 FS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 has external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 and the FS15.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and FS15 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and FS15.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (300 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
69
great battery life (300 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-06 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $180