Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-6
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and TG-6 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z7 II was announced 18 months after the TG-6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z7 II matches up versus the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus TG-6
Z7 II | TG-6 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | May 2019 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon Z7 II
TG-6 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus TG-6
Z7 II | TG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has got outside measurements 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-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus TG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the TG-6.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and TG-6 is 61 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and TG-6.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will show greater detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2019-05-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 lbs) | 253 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,997 | $449 |