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Nikon ZR vs OM-1
Quick take: The Nikon ZR has the highest resolution at 25MP; the OM-1 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-1 — Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor: OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
OM-1 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Nikon ZRNikon · 2025 | OM-1OM System · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £299Best |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full-frame CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 25.0MPBest | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording | 520 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 630g (with battery and card) | 599g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 4.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
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
Nikon ZR
OM-1
Portrait
6.6/10
7.3/10
Street
4.8/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
7.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.5/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
7.9/10
6.6/10
Documentary
8.1/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
9.2/10
Landscape
6.1/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.5/10
9.0/10
Casual
5.7/10
5.6/10
Food
7.8/10
7.1/10
Macro
6.2/10
8.1/10
Architecture
7.2/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.9/10
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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