Z50 IIvs OM-5
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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The z50 ii has the highest resolution at 21mp; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 II (2024) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 385g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | 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 | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 II | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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