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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TG-6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was announced 5 months later than the TG-6 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z50 scores versus the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus TG-6

 Z50 TG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon Z50

 TG-6 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-6

 Z50 TG-6 
RevealedOctober 2019May 2019Similar age
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 features outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 against the TG-6.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TG-6 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and TG-6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
40
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
75
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
68
good battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Z50Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-10-10 2019-05-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 25
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
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $857 $449