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Comparison of Nikon J5 and Olympus Tough TG-6 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon J5 ×
Olympus Tough TG-6 ×
General
ModelNikon J5Olympus Tough TG-6
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberJ5TG-6
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20152019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)98113
Width (mm)3232
Height (mm)6066
Weight (g)345253
Waterproof-+
Waterproof depth (m)-15
PredecessorNikon J4Olympus TG-5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-BSI CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.812
Sensor format1 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1628.07
Sensor width (mm)13.26.17
Sensor height (mm)8.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.371.54
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score65-
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)479-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5568 x 3712(20.7 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1280 x 852(1.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2400 x 2400(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3000 x 3000(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 2144(6.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 2250(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2668(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 960 x 960(0.9 mp 1:1)
Image file format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit lossless compression)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)59.420
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 400x144
  • 800x296
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x360
Movie max framerate (fps)1,200480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audioMOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon 1-
Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-ZoomOlympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 81.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)10.00 - 30.005.00 - 18.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.290.20 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2010
Filter thread (mm)-40
Thread type-via converter adapter
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid AF (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas, the center 105 areas support phase-detection AF25-point Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iES, Spot AF, AF Tracking, AF Target Selection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking-+
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,040,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto, 160 - 12800Auto (100 - 1600 with customizable upper limit from 100 to 12800), 100 - 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (kelvin setting)
  • deep)
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • mid-range
  • one-touch (4)
  • shadow
  • sunny
  • underwater (shallow
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/2000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm centered on selected AF area)Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene Mode: Sports, Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up; HDR, Easy Panorama, Soft, Miniature Effect2 Custom Settings, Underwater (Snapshot, Wide, Macro, Microscope, HDR), Microscope Mode (Microscope, Focus Stacking
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • off
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • flash off
  • led on
  • manual (1/1 (full) - 1/64)
  • red eye reduction
  • red-eye slow sync. (1st curtain)
  • remote control
  • slow sync. (1st curtain)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionGN=5m (ISO 100) or 6.3m (ISO 160); Range is lens aperture dependentISO 1600: 7.9m / 25.9 ft at wide angle, 3.1m / 10.2 ft at full telephoto
Max flash sync (s)1/60-
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
  • raw (12-bit lossless compression)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.38
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.38
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)59.420
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2027
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)59.420
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2018
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)61.320
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2015
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.070.15
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.04
Startup time (s)20.9
Play -> record time (s)0.40.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.84.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250340
Battery life, video (minutes)-50
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL24Proprietary LI-92B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL24 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • view nx-i
-
Os compatibility
  • 32 or 64-bit; mac os x 10.8.5+
  • 64-bit only
  • windows 7/8/8.1
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 20.8-megapixel BSI 1-inch CMOS sensor, EXPEED 5A image processor, 20fps burst mode with continuous AF (60fps with AF fixed)Available in red or black.



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