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Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83
Nikon Z8 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 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-5
(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
  • Launched October 2022
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z8 and OM System OM-5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z8 was revealed 7 months after the OM System OM-5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z8 grades versus the OM System OM-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the OM System OM-5

 Z8 OM System OM-5 
LaunchedMay 2023October 2022More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kCrisper display (+1049k dot)

Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Nikon Z8

 OM System OM-5 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and OM System OM-5

 Z8 OM System OM-5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z8 offers external measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-5 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z8 and the OM System OM-5.

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and OM System OM-5 is 55 and 80 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and OM System OM-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z8 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z8 will give more detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Z8 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
Portrait photography with OM System OM-5
89
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
78
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z8
Street photography with OM System OM-5
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (910 grams)
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z8 Sports photography information
OM System OM-5 Sports photography information
81
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low