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Olympus Tough TG-860

Olympus Tough TG-860
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alaScore 88

433 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 433 reviews of Olympus Tough TG-860. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and screen. The durability and performance also get good feedback, whereas the optics and storage get negative reviews.

usability, performance, durability, screen, image quality

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus Tough TG-860 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus Tough TG-860

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of Olympus Tough TG-860 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance and image quality. The portability and durability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the memory and low light performance.

usability, durability, portability, image quality, performance

low-light, memory

91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Olympus Tough TG-860

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 245 user reviews of Olympus Tough TG-860 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance and screen. The image quality and durability are also appreciated. There are some negative opinions about the optics and low light performance, while opinions about the color and portability are different.

usability, durability, image quality, screen, performance

storage, low-light, optics

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Olympus Tough TG-860

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Olympus Tough TG-860 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Comments about the size and performance are on the whole positive. The price and battery are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical comments about the low light performance and usability.

durability, battery, price, performance, size

usability, low-light

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Olympus Tough TG-860

 

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.

21mm wide-angle lens. Waterproof to 50 feet. Hinged rear display. Super Macro shooting mode. Integrated Wi-Fi and GPS. Dual tripod mounts.

Images could be sharper. No dedicated battery charger included. Video is noticeably shaky.

Performance and Conclusions The TG-860 starts, focuses, and fires in about 1.1 second, which is fairly speedy for a compact camera. In bright light its focus system is very quick, locking on almost instantly, although it does slow in dim conditions....

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

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.

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Olympus TG-860

 

The Olympus TG-860 is an incredibly tough compact digicam that is ready to stand up to whatever situation you find yourself in. iAuto allows anyone to shoot with it, and the built-in WiFi allows you to share from just about anywhere. Read more in our...

iAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; Tough" features: Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof, Crushproof and Freezeproof protect the camera ; 3.0-inch LCD screen is easy to...

Noticeable noise in all images at all ISO settings ; Small, weak built-in flash ; Screen can be hard to see underwater

The Olympus TG-860 is an incredibly tough compact digicam that is ready to stand up to whatever situation you find yourself in. iAuto allows anyone to shoot with it, and the built-in WiFi allows you to share from just about anywhere. Read more in our

Apr, 2015
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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Olympus Tough TG-860

 

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 all-weather digital camera : True to the Tough name, the new TG-860 from Olympus cruised through lab tests that saw it dropped, frozen, squashed and submerged. Seals remained sealed, rivets remained riveted, pictures...

For surfers, bikers and other fast-action sports fans, two hands mostly aren’t an option for any kind of shot, let alone selfies. But with an optional Olympus Sport Holder, they can strap the Olympus TG-860 Stylus Tough camera securely to a sports...

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860

 

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 outdoor digital camera : Olympus imaging introduces the Stylus Tough TG-860 adventure camera. When you're hurtling downhill on a bike or skimming waves under a kite, you need an ultra wide-angle lens to capture the action -...

The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-830 price is set at €299 or equivalent in other currencies. Prices may vary from country to country. The Olympus TG-860 is available from mid-March in white, orange and black. The outdoor action cam comes with a free...

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Olympus TG-860 Review

 

The Olympus TG-860 is a 16-megapixel compact camera that is waterproof to a depth of 15m, shockproof from 2.1m, freezeproof to -10 °C and crushproof up to 100kg. The TG-860 features a 21-105mm zoom lens, improved video capture options, GPS with...

Since the Olympus TG-860 is, out of necessity and practicality, a fairly straightforward point-and-shoot camera, the only reason for its existence in a modern world where we already have cameras in smartphones and tablet PCs is that we’ll be able to...

Jan, 2016
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Olympus TG-860 Review

 

A replacement to Olympus' TG-850, the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 boasts nearly identical specs, but improves upon its predecessor with deeper diving capability, a few new features and the inclusion of Wi-Fi & GPS connectivity. But before we "dive"...

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Ken McMahon (cameralabs.com)

Olympus TOUGH TG860 review

 

The 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...

Water-proof to 15 metres ; 3 in 461k dot flip-up screen ; 5x zoom with 21mm super-wide angle ; Good Wifi and GPS with depth/altitude ; Great macro modes ; Second front-mounted shutter release

No HD slow motion modes ; Poor grip ; Noisy zoom on review sample ; No tap control

The TG860 is the number two model in the Olympus TOUGH line-up behind the flagship TG4. It's a popular model, but not as popular as the TG4. Unlike a lot of 'next one down' models though, it doesn't offer a cut down version of the premier product with...

Sep, 2015
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

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.

Feb, 2015
Read the full review

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

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.

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