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Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Nikon Z fc front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Released February 2022
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Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Z fc (APS-C) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Z fc was launched 7 months prior to the OM System OM-1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z fc scores versus the OM System OM-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the OM System OM-1

 Z fc OM System OM-1 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Nikon Z fc

 OM System OM-1 Z fc 
ReleasedFebruary 2022June 2021More modern by 7 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and OM System OM-1

 Z fc OM System OM-1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc provides external measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the OM System OM-1 has proportions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z fc versus the OM System OM-1.

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and OM System OM-1 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and OM System OM-1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z fc featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z fc will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Z fc will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (445 grams)
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
Sports photography with OM System OM-1
67
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (520 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
Travel photography with OM System OM-1
72
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (445 grams)
78
great battery life (520 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography information
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (520 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
OM System OM-1 Vlogging factors
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (445 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
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Nikon Z fc vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and OM System OM-1
 Nikon Z fcOM System OM-1
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z fc OM System OM-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-28 2022-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 1053
Cross focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 21 118
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 520 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BLX-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots One 2
Cost at release $949 $2,199