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Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76

Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Introduced February 2022
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon Z6 II versus OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was revealed 16 months prior to the OM System OM-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z6 II scores against the OM System OM-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the OM System OM-1

 Z6 II OM System OM-1 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kSharper screen (+480k dot)

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 OM System OM-1 Z6 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2022October 2020More modern by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and OM System OM-1

 Z6 II OM System OM-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has sizing of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus OM System OM-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II and the OM System OM-1.

Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and OM System OM-1 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and OM System OM-1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give you more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Z6 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
86
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with OM System OM-1
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
OM System OM-1 Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (520 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
OM System OM-1 Travel photography factors
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
great battery (520 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (520 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
OM System OM-1 Vlogging advice
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and OM System OM-1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOM System OM-1
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II OM System OM-1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2022-02-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 1053
Cross focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 118
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 shots 520 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLX-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $1,997 $2,199