Z5vs OM-1
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible 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 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
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 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 (2020) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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