Z6 IIvs OM-1
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
All-Round Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (2020): The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.
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
Z6 II (2020)
- Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
- Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
- Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
- Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel
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 z6 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 II (2020) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 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, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 II | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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