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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-4, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TG-4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 5 years after the TG-4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera 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-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z7 II grades versus the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus TG-4

 Z7 II TG-4 
ReleasedOctober 2020April 2015Newer by 68 months
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-4 over the Nikon Z7 II

 TG-4 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-4

 Z7 II TG-4 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II comes with physical dimensions 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-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II vs the TG-4.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and TG-4 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and TG-4.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide greater detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
88
has manual focus
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
47
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
great MP (46MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
62
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-10-14 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 8256 x 5504 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 493 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
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, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $2,997 $379