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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was brought out 10 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z7 II grades against the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Z7 II Tough-3000 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2010More recent by 132 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon Z7 II

 Tough-3000 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus Tough-3000

 Z7 II Tough-3000 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the Tough-3000.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and Tough-3000 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and Tough-3000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will show extra detail having its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
high resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
high resolution (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Alternative name - mju Tough 3000
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch price $2,997 $0