Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-870

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-870, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TG-870 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 4 years after the TG-870 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z6 II matches up versus the TG-870 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-870 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II against the TG-870.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and TG-870 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and TG-870.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II provides an edge in sensor technology.