Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
- Released July 2020
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Old Model is Olympus TG-5
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Olympus TG-6
Z5 | TG-6 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | May 2019 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon Z5
TG-6 | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Olympus TG-6
Z5 | TG-6 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z5 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2020-07-20 | 2019-05-22 |
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 | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
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, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 PC |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 675 grams (1.49 pounds) | 253 grams (0.56 pounds) |
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 All around 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 pictures | 340 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15c | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Price at launch | $1,399 | $449 |