Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was brought out 5 years later than the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z50 matches up against the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 and the TG-850 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TG-850 iHS is 74 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will provide greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.