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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z6 II versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TG-5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was introduced 3 years after the TG-5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z6 II scores versus the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 Z6 II TG-5 
LaunchedOctober 2020May 2017More modern by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 Z6 II TG-5 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II and the TG-5.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and TG-5 is 61 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and TG-5.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give you greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 manual focus
 high megapixels (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
39
 you can focus manually
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
78
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
46
 max fps high (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
66
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 high megapixels (25 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
68
 great battery pack (340 shots)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (250g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
82
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery power (410 per charge)
57
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery pack (340 per charge)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
36
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 display is not selfie friendly
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-5
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-10-14 2017-05-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
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 25MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash -
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, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,997 $449