Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-3
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Following is a in depth review of the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TG-3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Z50 was brought out 5 years after the TG-3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z50 matches up against the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus TG-3
| Z50 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2019 |  | March 2014 | More modern by 68 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon Z50
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-3
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 vs the TG-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TG-3 is 74 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and TG-3.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Nikon Z50 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Z50 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Released | 2019-10-10 | 2014-03-31 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | TruePic VII |
| 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 397g (0.88 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 330 shots |
| Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL25 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $857 | $350 |