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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched July 2020
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TG-4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was revealed 5 years after the TG-4 which is quite a serious 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-4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z5 matches up versus the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus TG-4

 Z5 TG-4 
RevealedJuly 2020April 2015Newer by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon Z5

 TG-4 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-4

 Z5 TG-4 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 compared to the TG-4.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and TG-4 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and TG-4.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Z5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography info
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (675g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.5 fps)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (380 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
68
great battery power (470 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (24MP)
more heavy than others (675 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (470 shots)
two card slots
62
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (675g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Z5Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z5 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-07-20 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
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 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery 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
Storage slots 2 1
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