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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was brought out 6 years later than the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z6 II scores against the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 Z6 II TG-850 iHS 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2014More recent by 82 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 Z6 II TG-850 iHS 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera plus 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 chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II and the TG-850 iHS.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and TG-850 iHS is 61 and 91 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and TG-850 iHS.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
86
 you can focus manually
 high MP (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
35
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography advice
78
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (51,200)
69
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery power (410 per charge)
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (330 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
66
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 high MP (25MP)
 not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
72
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 weather sealing
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography advice
82
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery power (410 per charge)
50
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
36
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
33
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-10-14 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 273 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $1,997 $250