Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was introduced 7 years later than the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z6 II scores vs the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II against the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and TG-2 iHS is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will produce greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.