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Olympus Tough TG-860

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Pros

  • TG-860 is very straightforward and easy to use
  • the build quality is very solid
  • intelligent Auto mode the camera is easy to use

Cons

  • tends to be quite distorted and blurred
  • only holds a seven-image buffer at full resolution
  • resulting images will only be 3-megapixels in size

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.5
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Olympus Tough TG-860 - Pros & Cons

Olympus Tough TG-860

Pros

  • TG-860 is very straightforward and easy to use
  • the build quality is very solid
  • intelligent Auto mode the camera is easy to use
  • it quick and easy to change settings
  • video modes easily accessible
  • solid image quality and an excellent macro shooting experience
  • plenty sharp and bright for a compact
  • red-eye reduction system works well

Cons

  • tends to be quite distorted and blurred
  • only holds a seven-image buffer at full resolution
  • resulting images will only be 3-megapixels in size
  • flip up tilting LCD monitor
  • affect photo or video quality
  • battery indicator was still showing just a third depleted
  • vignetting at wide-angle or full zoom
  • Olympus TG-860 is a rather disappointing update to its predecessor
  • doesn't have Wi-Fi
  • image quality takes a noticeable step backward
  • No dedicated battery charger included

Olympus Tough TG-860 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus Tough TG-860 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
ProcessorTruePic VII
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv21 - 105
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range3.94 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive7.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Weight7.9 oz
Width4.44 in
Height2.52 in
Depth1.09 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)300
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Fluorescent
  • Sunny
  • Tungsten
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Muted
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio16:9
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialMetal
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Orange
  • Black,White
Waterproof up to15
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage37.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

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Olympus Tough TG-860 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (9)

2.7
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Olympus Tough TG-860 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860: Digital Photography Review
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Published: 18.12.2015
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

Olympus Tough TG-860 Shoot selfies 50 feet underwater with Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
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Published: 05.02.2015
Shoot selfies 50 feet underwater with Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860

With its improved waterproofing and flip-up display, the rugged TG-860 makes capturing self-portraits anywhere a little easier.

Olympus Tough TG-860 Olympus TG-860 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 12.01.2016
Olympus TG-860 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Olympus TG-860 is a water, freeze, shock and dust proof compact camera with built-in wi-fi connectivity and GPS tracking. The 16 megapixel TG-860 also offers a 180-degree tilting LCD screen, 1080/60p HD movies, a 5x zoom lens starting at 21mm, and time-lapse interval shooting. Read our Olympus TG-860 review to find out what this tough camera is capable of...

Olympus Tough TG-860 Olympus TOUGH TG860 review - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 07.09.2015
Olympus TOUGH TG860 review - Cameralabs
0.0

In depthQualitySamplesVerdictIn depthThe Olympus TOUGH TG860 is a water-proof, shock-proof, freeze-proof and dust-proof compact. Launched in April 2015 it’s an update to the year-old TG850 iHS. It retains the earlier model’s 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the 21-105mm equivalent optical zoom, still the widest lens available on any waterproof compact. Also retained is the 3…

Olympus Tough TG-860 Olympus TG-860 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 12.01.2016
Olympus TG-860 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Olympus TG-860 is a water, freeze, shock and dust proof compact camera with built-in wi-fi connectivity and GPS tracking. The 16 megapixel TG-860 also offers a 180-degree tilting LCD screen, 1080/60p HD movies, a 5x zoom lens starting at 21mm, and time-lapse interval shooting. Read our Olympus TG-860 review to find out what this tough camera is capable of...

Olympus Tough TG-860 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Review - Steve's Digicams

Hands on Preview by Michael Palmer - posted on 02/04/2015 Full review by Josh Fate - posted 04/08/2015 Quick TakeProsiAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record

Olympus Tough TG-860 Olympus TG-860 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 05.02.2015
Olympus TG-860 Review

The Olympus TG-860 dives deeper than its predecessor and also adds Wi-Fi and GPS. See our Olympus TG-860 review for all the details!

Olympus Tough TG-860 Olympus TG-860 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 06.02.2015
Olympus TG-860 Review | Camera Decision
2.5

Olympus TG-860 is a 16.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3' sized CMOS sensor and 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 lens. Read our TG-860 review to find its pros and cons.

Olympus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-860 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 24.02.2015
Olympus Tough TG-860 Review
3.0

The Olympus Tough TG-860 adds the GPS and Wi-Fi that were missing from the TG-850, but takes a step back in terms of image quality.