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Z50 II vs OM-3
Quick take: The Z50 II has the highest resolution at 21MP; the Z50 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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OM-3 2025
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
£1649
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z50 II — All-Round Photography: Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
OM-3 — Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography: The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
Z50 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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-3 (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z50 IINikon · 2024 | OM-3OM System · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £939Best | £1,649 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.9MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronicBest | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 385g (body only)Best | 414g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Z50 II
OM-3
Portrait
7.2/10
7.3/10
Street
6.4/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.8/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
6.0/10
6.7/10
Documentary
7.0/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
8.9/10
Landscape
5.5/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
9.0/10
Casual
6.4/10
5.8/10
Food
6.7/10
7.3/10
Macro
6.0/10
8.2/10
Architecture
5.5/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
6.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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