Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-5
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TG-5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was launched 3 years later than the TG-5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z5 scores against the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus TG-5
Z5 | TG-5 | |||
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Released | July 2020 | May 2017 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon Z5
TG-5 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-5
Z5 | TG-5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z5 compared to the TG-5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and TG-5 is 62 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and TG-5.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Z5 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2020-07-20 | 2017-05-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | TruePic VIII |
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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 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 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 gr (1.49 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 340 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail cost | $1,399 | $449 |