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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was announced 7 years after the TG-830 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z7 II grades vs the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Z7 II TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2013Newer by 95 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon Z7 II

 TG-830 iHS Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Z7 II TG-830 iHS 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II provides exterior 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) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II versus the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and TG-830 iHS is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you extra detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
88
has manual focus
MP count excellent (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography factors
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 420 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Cost at release $2,997 $0