Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-1

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 16 months earlier than the OM System OM-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z7 II matches up vs the OM System OM-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & OM System OM-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the OM System OM-1 has proportions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II vs the OM System OM-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and OM System OM-1 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and OM System OM-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide more detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Z7 II will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.