Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-860

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-860, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TG-860 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TG-860 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was released 5 years after the TG-860 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z7 II scores against the TG-860 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II against the TG-860.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and TG-860 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and TG-860.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.