Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-3
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Updated by Olympus TG-4
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TG-3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z6 II was unveiled 6 years after the TG-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z6 II grades versus the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus TG-3
Z6 II | TG-3 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | March 2014 | Newer by 80 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon Z6 II
TG-3 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-3
Z6 II | TG-3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z6 II compared to the TG-3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and TG-3 is 61 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and TG-3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 273 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 330 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch cost | $1,997 | $350 |