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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FZ80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the FZ80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-870 grades against the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 TG-870 FZ80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 FZ80 TG-870 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2016Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 TG-870 FZ80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 vs the FZ80.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and FZ80 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and FZ80.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-870 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
36
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
58
 has manual focus
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
65
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition (221g)
54
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery power (300 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
57
 amazing zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography details
69
 great battery power (300 shots)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (21mm)
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
 includes touch to focus
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (20mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 heavier than competitors in class (616 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
50
 relatively wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 great battery power (300 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
57
 has manual focus
 really wide (20mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
32
 relatively wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic port
 heavier than competition (221g)
28
 really wide (20mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (616 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-06 2017-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 221 grams (0.49 lb) 616 grams (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $399