Nikon Z7 II vs OM System OM-5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and OM System OM-5 is 61 and 80 respectively.

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.