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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Z50 TG-850 iHS 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2014Fresher by 70 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon Z50

 TG-850 iHS Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Z50 TG-850 iHS 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397g)
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
75
MP count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (330 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (397 grams)
72
great battery life (330 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
50
quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
great battery life (330 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging info
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (397 grams)
33
quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Z50Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-10 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 320 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $857 $250