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Olympus Tough TG-870

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Pros

  • the camera is remarkably similar to its immediate forebear
  • The camera was also easy to operate
  • straightforward menu system that s easy to understand

Cons

  • damaged on most of the other models we tested
  • only provides a seven-image buffer
  • resulting images will only be 3-megapixels in size

Key specs

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

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Olympus Tough TG-870 - Pros & Cons

Olympus Tough TG-870

Pros

  • the camera is remarkably similar to its immediate forebear
  • The camera was also easy to operate
  • straightforward menu system that s easy to understand
  • The stills were excellent and sharp
  • the camera will deliver solid photos
  • It s very helpful
  • image quality was quite good with accurate colors and sharpness and detail
  • everything is pretty straightforward
  • the camera is really compact and lightweight
  • Establishing connection is easy by scanning the QR Code image on the camera
  • the footage is very well stabilized

Cons

  • damaged on most of the other models we tested
  • only provides a seven-image buffer
  • resulting images will only be 3-megapixels in size
  • the slowest shutter speed on offer is only 4 seconds
  • vignetting at wide-angle or full zoom
  • fairly slow lens
  • most smartphones do not offer a 5x optical zoom
  • the lens lacks an iris diaphragm
  • there appears to have rolling shutter effect
  • images lack the contrast and sharpness that
  • Its design has not deviated much

Olympus Tough TG-870 - 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-870 - 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
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range3.94 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Program
  • Scene
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
  • 12
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive7.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
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Dimensions
Weight7.8 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
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO minimum12800
Boosted ISO maximum12800
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG XR
  • JPG
Photo effects
  • Muted
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Second displayno
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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
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Green
  • 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
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

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Olympus Tough TG-870 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.6
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Olympus Tough TG-870 Whether you're daring or just careless, Olympus makes a cam you can't kill
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Digital Trends
Published: 29.07.2016
Whether you're daring or just careless, Olympus makes a cam you can't kill

The TG-870 is the latest point-and-shoot in Olympus’ Tough-series. It excels in its rugged attributes, and shoots nice-looking photos with accurate colors, sharpness, and details.

Olympus Tough TG-870 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870: Made for the Water
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Tom's Guide
Published: 09.07.2016
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870: Made for the Water
4.0

Take the plunge with the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 if you want an inexpensive waterproof camera.

Olympus Tough TG-870 Olympus TG-870 Stylus Tough Review
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Music Photo Life
Published: 11.02.2016
Olympus TG-870 Stylus Tough Review
4.0

The Olympus TG-870 is fun and versatile, snappy shooting response to capture fleeting moments. I enjoy the ultra-wide angle and SportCam modes.

Olympus Tough TG-870 Olympus TG-870 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 05.01.2016
Olympus TG-870 Review

The Olympus TG-870 dives deeper than its predecessor and also adds Wi-Fi and GPS. See our Olympus TG-870 review for all the details!

Olympus Tough TG-870 Olympus TG-870 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 14.11.2017
Olympus TG-870 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Olympus TG-870 is a rugged compact camera with built-in wi-fi connectivity and GPS tracking. The 16 megapixel TG-870 also offers a 180-degree tilting LCD screen, built-in LED light, 1080p HD movies, a 5x zoom lens (21-105mm), and a Live Composite shooting mode. Read our expert Olympus TG-870 review now...

Olympus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough Stylus TG-870: Tough as it gets
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The Straits Times
Published: 01.06.2016
Olympus Tough Stylus TG-870: Tough as it gets

The Olympus Tough Stylus TG-870 is one of the best rugged cameras on the market right now.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Olympus Tough TG-870 Olympus TG-870 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 06.01.2016
Olympus TG-870 Review | Camera Decision
2.3

Olympus TG-870 is a 16.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3' sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 lens. Read our TG-870 review to find its pros and cons.

Olympus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-870 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Olympus Tough TG-870 Review - Steve's Digicams

Preview posted 01/05/2016 by William Chambers Full review posted 03/31/2016 by Eric ButterfieldQuick TakeProsHigh image quality in bright lightLots of effects and filters Two programmable buttons LCD hinges 180 degrees 921k-dot LCD resolution Good battery life in testingWi-Fi GPSTwo tripod mounts ConsBurst

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Olympus TG-870 Review