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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Announced July 2020
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was introduced 7 years after the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera 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-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z5 grades versus the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Z5 TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2013Newer by 92 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon Z5

 TG-830 iHS Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Z5 TG-830 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and TG-830 iHS is 62 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Z5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 fps)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
68
good battery power (470 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
45
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Z5Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-07-20 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $1,399 $0