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Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon D70s versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the D70s (APS-C) and TG-6 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The D70s was brought out 15 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D70s being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the D70s scores versus the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Olympus TG-6

 D70s TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon D70s

 TG-6 D70s 
AnnouncedMay 2019April 2005More modern by 171 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k130kCrisper screen (+910k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Olympus TG-6

 D70s TG-6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D70s has physical measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D70s versus Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D70s compared to the TG-6.

Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70s and TG-6 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70s and TG-6.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D70s because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-6 will provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D70s will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
40
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
47
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
43
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
68
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (253g)
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Nikon D70s vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon D70sOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D70s Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2005-04-20 2019-05-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 130k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 679g (1.50 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 529 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3a LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $700 $449