The photo quality of the TG860 is not expected at the level of a system camera with interchangeable lens or a DSLR, but you can not. The settings for photos are more appropriate of a compact camera; there is no time or aperture priority - only on the Program AE can be, for example, a slightly longer exposure when shooting at night (use with tripod). Various art filters, however, are on board and the automatic function can quickly make good snapshots also the beginners. Nice turn is then in the action field of sports burst for a quick series of still images with a 0.05 sec interval.
Can convince properly the camera with the video function, which is oriented towards action cam. Even the super wide angle lens plays there in cooperation with the first-class image stabilizer demonstrates its strengths. In addition, the TG860 provides also software, a wide range of options: The Sportcam mode provides three video formats: 1080p FHD, high-speed 60fps for slow motion video and timelapse. Add to that the default setting for underwater shots - the camera is waterproof to 15m and therefore ideally suited for snorkeling. Those who want even deeper, the camera can extend for depths up to 45m by the way with an underwater housing Olympus PT-057.
Very good and well thought out way, are the features of the rest of the equipment: the large and bright display can be flipped by 180 °, which can also be seen from the front, what you film (mostly self ') or photographed. For installation on a tripod, there are both a thread for side mounting, as well as vertically. In addition, the camera has Wi-Fi and can be connected to the smartphone via OI.Share; so images can be transferred and shared, as well as the remote control of the camera is possible. Both Android and iOS that works properly, the response and transmission times were fully ok. As a very practical, the second timer has become clear, on the front of the camera, with which you can also hold the camera comfortably in the left hand and trigger. If you like, this button can assign a different function via the simple and Olympus typical menu.
The TG860 is therefore a very good mix of compact camera and Action Cam; Sports Outdoor shots and underwater filming she is perfectly suited and can be good and easy to handle even in cold weather. The photo quality can be described as good, the video quality to be very good. Equipment, connectivity and structural stability provide for an outdoor camera really no reason to complain. Scarce five stars are earned.
