Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax RZ10

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 4 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-870 scores versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 offers exterior 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 Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 versus the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and RZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 provides an edge in sensor tech.