Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and TG-6 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was introduced 15 months after the TG-6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z5 grades against the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 compared to the TG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and TG-6 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and TG-6.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.