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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
41 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic SZ10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was manufactured 13 months after the SZ10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-870 grades against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic SZ10

		

		

			
 TG-870 SZ10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2015Newer by 13 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic SZ10

		

		

			
 TG-870 SZ10 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 against the SZ10.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and SZ10.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The newer TG-870 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
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 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than others (221 grams)
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (177 grams)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (300 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 slow fps (1.4 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
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 better than average battery (300 per charge)
 environment proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (21mm)
 heavier than others (221g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than average in class (177g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (288mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (300 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery life (200 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
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 pretty wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic support
 heavier than others (221 grams)
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (177 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $200