Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Z50 was announced 6 years after the TG-2 iHS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z50 scores versus the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 has got outer 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-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z50 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TG-2 iHS is 74 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will give you greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Z50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.