Z30vs OM-1
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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, 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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
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 z30 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z30 (2022) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 405g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z30 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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