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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-320, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TG-320 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TG-320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was brought out 7 years later than the TG-320 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z50 matches up versus the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus TG-320

 Z50 TG-320 
IntroducedOctober 2019January 2012More recent by 95 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon Z50

 TG-320 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-320

 Z50 TG-320 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 offers physical 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) and the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z50 against the TG-320.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TG-320 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and TG-320.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will provide you with more detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
73
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
75
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (397g)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Z50Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus TG-320
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2019-10-10 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 320 shots 150 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $857 $0