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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was announced 5 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-870 scores vs the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-870 ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 ZV-1 TG-870 
RevealedMay 2020January 2016More modern by 53 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-870 ZV-1 
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-870 vs the ZV-1.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and ZV-1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-870 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography factors
36
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
65
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than others in class (221 grams)
85
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
71
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high fps (24.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 features tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 bad battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
69
 better than average battery power (300 per charge)
 environment proof
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (21mm)
 heavier than others in class (221g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
81
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (300 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
70
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
32
 decently wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 missing external mic support
 heavier than others in class (221g)
86
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic socket
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony ZV-1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-06 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure 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, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $750