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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TG-870 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was unveiled 4 years after the TG-870 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z5 grades vs the TG-870 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 Z5 TG-870 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2016Newer by 56 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 Z5 TG-870 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 compared to the TG-870.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and TG-870 is 62 and 91 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and TG-870.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
85
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
36
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Street photography advice
74
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than others (675 grams)
65
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than average (221g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
 low fps (4.5 frames/s)
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
68
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than others (675 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
69
 better than average battery pack (300 shots)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 more heavy than average (221g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
34
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone port
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (675g)
32
 rather wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than average (221 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-870
 Nikon Z5Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z5 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2020-07-20 2016-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 470 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $1,399 $280