Nikon Zfcvs OM-1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc
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OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II

Which should you buy?

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

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 nikon zfc has the highest resolution at 21mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the om-1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Nikon Zfc (2021)OM-1 II (2024)
Price £799 £1,499
Sensor 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.9MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder)
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals)
Stabilisation None (lens-based only) 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 445g body only 561g body only
Dimensions 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots 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 UHS-I SD Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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