Nikon Z8vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Nikon
Nikon Z8 (2023)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- Professional photographers who want Z9 capability in a smaller body
- Wildlife and sports shooters who want 8K RAW and 120fps burst
- Z6 III or Z7 II owners upgrading to pro-grade performance
- Hybrid professionals who need the best Nikon video and stills in one body
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 nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the om system om-1 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z8 (2023) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 6-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 910g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z8 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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