Z30vs OM-1 II
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Which should you buy?
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.
Who should buy what
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
OM-1 II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
- You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
- You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade
Quick take: The z30 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the om-1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z30 (2022) | OM-1 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 405g body only | 561g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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