Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus TG-3
Z5 | TG-3 | |||
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Released | July 2020 | ![]() | March 2014 | Fresher by 77 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon Z5
TG-3 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-3
Z5 | TG-3 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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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 |