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Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S70 was released 10 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S70 grades against the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus TG-6

 S70 TG-6 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S70

 TG-6 S70 
ReleasedMay 2019August 2009More recent by 119 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k288kClearer display (+752k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus TG-6

 S70 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S70 versus the TG-6.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and TG-6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (160g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S70
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
30
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S70Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-04 2019-05-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 288 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $290 $449