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Z6 II vs OM-1 Mark II
Quick take: The Z6 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Z6 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.
OM System
OM-1 Mark II 2024
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
£2049
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z6 II — All-Round Full-Frame Photography: 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.
OM-1 Mark II — Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports: 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
Z6 II (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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 Mark II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Z6 IINikon · 2020 | OM-1 Mark IIOM System · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599Best | £2,049 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MPBest | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) | 120fps with AF trackingBest |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 615g (body only) | 599g (body only)Best |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
Z6 II
OM-1 Mark II
Portrait
7.6/10
7.6/10
Street
6.0/10
6.6/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
7.4/10
7.9/10
Filmmaking
6.7/10
6.8/10
Documentary
6.9/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
7.5/10
9.3/10
Landscape
6.0/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
7.6/10
9.1/10
Casual
5.0/10
5.5/10
Food
6.6/10
7.4/10
Macro
6.4/10
8.4/10
Architecture
6.0/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.4/10
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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