Nikon Z7 vs OM System OM-1
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Nikon Z7 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs
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- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Successor is Nikon Z7 II
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise 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
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z7 versus OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe Z7 was launched 4 years before the OM System OM-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Z7 matches up versus the OM System OM-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the OM System OM-1
| Z7 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1620k | Sharper screen (+480k dot) |
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Nikon Z7
| OM System OM-1 | Z7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2022 |  | August 2018 | Newer by 42 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z7 and OM System OM-1
| Z7 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z7 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 versus the OM System OM-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 and OM System OM-1 is 62 and 65 respectively.
Nikon Z7 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and OM System OM-1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will render more detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Z7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z7 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications
| Nikon Z7 | OM System OM-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Z7 | OM System OM-1 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-08-23 | 2022-02-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
| 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 area | 858.0mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 32 | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 493 | 1053 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1053 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 15 | 118 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.00" |
| Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 5,760 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.83x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675g (1.49 pounds) | 599g (1.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 99 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 2668 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 520 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BLX-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | XQD card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
| Card slots | 1 | 2 |
| Launch cost | $2,797 | $2,199 |