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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 7 years later than the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z7 II grades against the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Z7 II TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedOctober 2020June 2013Fresher by 89 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k610kCrisper display (+1490k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon Z7 II

 TG-2 iHS Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Z7 II TG-2 iHS 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z7 II versus the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and TG-2 iHS is 61 and 91 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer more detail having an extra 34MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
88
manual focus
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count high (46MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
46
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-10-14 2013-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 46MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) -
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $2,997 $380