Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
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Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z5 grades vs the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| Z5 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 86 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 610k | Clearer screen (+430k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon Z5
| TG-2 iHS | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| Z5 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and TG-2 iHS is 62 and 91 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Z5 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Released | 2020-07-20 | 2013-06-28 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
| 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 surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 675g (1.49 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | 350 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15c | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | - |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Price at launch | $1,399 | $380 |