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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TG-3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was manufactured 6 years later than the TG-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z5 grades versus the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus TG-3

 Z5 TG-3 
ReleasedJuly 2020March 2014Fresher by 77 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon Z5

 TG-3 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-3

 Z5 TG-3 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has got exterior dimensions 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-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 vs the TG-3.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and TG-3 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and TG-3.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
68
good battery life (470 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
74
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography advice
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (470 CIPA)
two card slots
56
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Z5Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-07-20 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,399 $350