Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-4

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus TG-4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TG-4 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was unveiled 4 years later than the TG-4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z50 matches up versus the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 offers outside dimensions 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-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z50 against the TG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TG-4 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and TG-4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z50 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will deliver extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.