Nikon Z6 II vs OM System OM-5

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and OM System OM-5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 24 months before the OM System OM-5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II scores vs the OM System OM-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and OM System OM-5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II offers external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II compared to the OM System OM-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and OM System OM-5 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and OM System OM-5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z6 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.