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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was brought out 7 years after the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z50 grades versus the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Z50 TG-820 iHS 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2012More modern by 94 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1030kSharper screen (+10k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon Z50

 TG-820 iHS Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Z50 TG-820 iHS 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and TG-820 iHS is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will provide extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
27
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
73
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
75
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (397g)
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (397g)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Z50Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-10 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 220 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $857 $500