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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus TG-4, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TG-4 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was brought out 5 years later than the TG-4 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z6 II matches up versus the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus TG-4

 Z6 II TG-4 
RevealedOctober 2020April 2015Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon Z6 II

 TG-4 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-4

 Z6 II TG-4 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II features exterior dimensions 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-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II against the TG-4.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and TG-4 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and TG-4.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will resolve more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
86
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
47
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
low battery (410 CIPA)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
66
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
low battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (410 CIPA)
62
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-10-14 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
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 photos 380 photos
Battery format 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
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,997 $379