Z5 IIvs OM-1
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
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 z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 II (2024) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 700g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 II | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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