Z50 IIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The z50 ii has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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