Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5
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![Nikon Z7 Mark II front Nikon Z7 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II/Nikon-Z7-II-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Released October 2022
- Replaced the Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z7 II versus OM System OM-5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
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The Z7 II was revealed 24 months before the OM System OM-5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Z7 II matches up vs the OM System OM-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II & OM System OM-5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the OM System OM-5
Z7 II | OM System OM-5 | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Nikon Z7 II
OM System OM-5 | Z7 II | |||
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Released | October 2022 | ![]() | October 2020 | Newer by 24 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and OM System OM-5
Z7 II | OM System OM-5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II offers outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus OM System OM-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II against the OM System OM-5.
![Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 size comparison Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-vs-OM-System-OM-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and OM System OM-5 is 61 and 80 respectively.
![Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-vs-OM-System-OM-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and OM System OM-5.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will produce extra detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z7 II will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-vs-OM-System-OM-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-vs-OM-System-OM-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | OM System OM-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2022-10-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 46 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 15 | 119 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 gr (1.55 pounds) | 414 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 310 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Retail pricing | $2,997 | $1,200 |