D5vs OM-1
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The d5 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D5 (2016) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,800 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~3780 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1405g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D5 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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