Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-1
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2022
OM System OM-1
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
- Launched February 2022
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The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z30 versus OM System OM-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Z30 (APS-C) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z30 scores versus the OM System OM-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 & OM System OM-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the OM System OM-1
| Z30 | OM System OM-1 |
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Nikon Z30
| OM System OM-1 | Z30 | |||
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| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and OM System OM-1
| Z30 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2022 |  | February 2022 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.00" |  | 3.00" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 has got outside measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the OM System OM-1 has measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z30 versus OM System OM-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z30 versus the OM System OM-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and OM System OM-1 is 79 and 65 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and OM System OM-1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z30 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z30 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z30
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Nikon Z30 Street photography info
OM System OM-1 Street photography info
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405 grams)
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Nikon Z30 Sports photography info
OM System OM-1 Sports photography info
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (520 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Nikon Z30 Travel photography details
OM System OM-1 Travel photography details
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (405g)
great battery life (520 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Nikon Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (520 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Nikon Z30 Vlogging highlights
OM System OM-1 Vlogging highlights
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (405g)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
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Nikon Z30 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | OM System OM-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Z30 | OM System OM-1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2022-06-29 | 2022-02-15 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 1053 |
| Cross focus points | - | 1053 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 35 | 118 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00" | 3.00" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,620k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Mic 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 | 405 grams (0.89 lb) | 599 grams (1.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 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 | 330 photos | 520 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL25 | BLX-1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
| Storage slots | Single | 2 |
| Price at release | $650 | $2,199 |