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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Z50 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedOctober 2019June 2013More modern by 77 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k610kClearer screen (+430k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon Z50

 TG-2 iHS Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Z50 TG-2 iHS 

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
27
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
75
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (397 grams)
68
great battery (350 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (397g)
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Z50Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-10-10 2013-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
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 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 Li-90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $857 $380