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Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2022
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon Z8 versus OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z8 was unveiled 15 months after the OM System OM-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z8 grades versus the OM System OM-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the OM System OM-1

          

          

            
 Z8 OM System OM-1 
IntroducedMay 2023February 2022More modern by 15 months
Screen size3.20"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1620kCrisper screen (+469k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 OM System OM-1 Z8 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and OM System OM-1

          

          

            
 Z8 OM System OM-1 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z8 features external measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the OM System OM-1 has sizing 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 Z8 versus OM System OM-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z8 and the OM System OM-1.
Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z8 and OM System OM-1 is 55 and 65 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and OM System OM-1.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z8 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z8 will give you more detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Z8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

            Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
 OM System OM-1 as a Portrait photography camera
89
 manual focus
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
77
 manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography information
OM System OM-1 Street photography information
72
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competitors (910g)
77
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch focus
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography highlights
OM System OM-1 Sports photography highlights
81
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect AF
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
 bad battery power (330 shots)
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (520 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography advice
OM System OM-1 Travel photography advice
61
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 excellent megapixels (46MP)
 bad battery power (330 per charge)
 heavier than competitors (910g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
78
 good battery life (520 shots)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 good MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
Landscape photography with OM System OM-1
83
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 two card slots
 bad battery power (330 per charge)
81
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery life (520 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging information
OM System OM-1 Vlogging information
33
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 does have mic socket
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (910g)
78
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone jack
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Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and OM System OM-1
 Nikon Z8OM System OM-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z8 OM System OM-1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-10 2022-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 format    
Min enhanced ISO 32 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 493 1053
Cross focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 46 118
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.20 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 2,089 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 60s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow 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    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L -
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 910g (2.01 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 520 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c BLX-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail price $3,999 $2,199