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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TG-610 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TG-610 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was brought out 8 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z50 grades against the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus TG-610

 Z50 TG-610 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2011More recent by 107 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon Z50

 TG-610 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-610

 Z50 TG-610 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 and the TG-610.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and TG-610 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and TG-610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will deliver greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z50 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
73
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
75
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Z50Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus TG-610
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2019-10-10 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures 210 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $857 $223