Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 was announced in 2016 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 16.0 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 6,400 and expands to 125 - 12,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

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
	Olympus TG-6 Compare	May 2019	12 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 1,040k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-5 Compare	May 2017	12 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-870	January 2016	16.0 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 6,400	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-4 Compare	April 2015	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-860 Compare	February 2015	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 6,400	Tilting 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-3 Compare	March 2014	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-850 iHS Compare	January 2014	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 6,400	Tilting 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-2 iHS Compare	June 2013	12 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 610k dot	amazon B&H
	Olympus TG-1 iHS Compare	May 2012	12 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 610k dot	amazon B&H

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.

In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870.

Here we are comparing Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 to its predecessor Stylus Tough TG-860 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 vs Stylus Tough TG-860.

Tilting screen

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 921k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 features a 16.0 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 and expands to 125 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

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.

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

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 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.
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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.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 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-870 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.

Shutter

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.

Flash

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m at ISO 1600.

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 has dimensions of 113 x 64 x 28 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.1"). It weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

113 mm (4.45")

64 mm (2.52")

28 mm (1.1")