Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
    • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 was announced in 2015 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 16 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 6,400. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution.

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Olympus (Stylus Tough|Tough) TG- series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Olympus (Stylus Tough|Tough) TG- series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-6
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    		May
    2019    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-5
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    		May
    2017    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-870
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    		January
    2016    		 16.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-4
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    		April
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
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    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-3
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    		March
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-850 iHS
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    		January
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-2 iHS
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    		June
    2013    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    610k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-1 iHS
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    		May
    2012    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    610k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Tough TG-5 vs Stylus Tough TG-870 vs Tough TG-4 vs Stylus Tough TG-860 vs Tough TG-3.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

    Screen

    Tilting screen

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 with Tilting screen

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with TruePic VII processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860.

    Olympus TG-870
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.0 MP

    Olympus TG-6
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Olympus TG-1 iHS
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Olympus TG-3
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Olympus TG-850 iHS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Olympus TG-4
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Olympus TG-2 iHS
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Olympus TG-5
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Olympus SZ-11
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 comes with Li-50B battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 37 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


    Flash

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m at ISO 1600.

    Physical Parameters

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 has dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.1"). It weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    110 mm (4.33")

    64 mm (2.52")

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    64 mm (2.52")

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    28 mm (1.1")

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    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 dimensions

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    90

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 gets a score of 90 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Evaluation

    We evaluate Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and give score of 61 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    POOR
    43

    We give Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 a score of 43 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    78

    We give Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 a score of 78 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 a score of 62 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    77

    We give Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 a score of 77 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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