D850vs OM-5
Nikon
D850 (2017)
Starting from £2199 new
Best for Landscape, wildlife & professional studio photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Wildlife & Professional Studio Photography — D850 (2017): The finest DSLR ever made — 45MP, 9fps, and nearly 2000 shots per charge in a body that still outperforms most mirrorless cameras for battery life.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
D850 (2017)
- Nikon F-mount lens owners who want the highest resolution DSLR before switching to mirrorless
- Landscape and wildlife photographers who value the optical viewfinder and outstanding battery life
- Professional photographers who need 45MP resolution without the price of a medium format system
- Photojournalists and event photographers with a large F-mount lens investment
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The d850 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D850 (2017) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £899 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame BSI-CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | 153-point AF system (99 cross-type) — Multi-CAM 20K | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on VR lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (7fps with tilt screen AF) | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~1840 shots (CIPA) — outstanding | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 915g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 146 × 124 × 78.5mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism — 0.75× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots — XQD and SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D850 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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