Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- 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
- Released October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z6
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 2012
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z6 II was brought out 8 years after the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z6 II scores against the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
Z6 II | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | May 2012 | Newer by 103 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 610k | Sharper screen (+1490k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon Z6 II
TG-1 iHS | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-1 iHS
Z6 II | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II versus the TG-1 iHS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and TG-1 iHS is 61 and 91 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and TG-1 iHS.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will render more detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | 410 images | 350 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | - |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,997 | $399 |