Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus TG-3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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus TG-4
Z6 II | TG-4 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | April 2015 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon Z6 II
TG-4 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-4
Z6 II | TG-4 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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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 |