Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
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51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
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Portability
65 Imaging
64 Features
96 Overall
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65 Imaging
64 Features
96 Overall
76
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
- Introduced October 2021
OM System OM-1
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand 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
- Launched February 2022
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z9 and OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.
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Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z9 scores versus the OM System OM-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the OM System OM-1
| Z9 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2089k |  | 1620k | Clearer display (+469k dot) |
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Nikon Z9
| OM System OM-1 | Z9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and OM System OM-1
| Z9 | OM System OM-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2021 |  | February 2022 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z9 provides outside dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z9 compared to the OM System OM-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z9 and OM System OM-1 is 51 and 65 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z9 and OM System OM-1.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z9 will give more detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Nikon Z9 Street photography information
OM System OM-1 Street photography information
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,340g)
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Nikon Z9 Sports photography features
OM System OM-1 Sports photography features
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (520 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights
OM System OM-1 Travel photography highlights
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
heavier than competition (1,340g)
screen is not selfie friendly
great battery (520 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z9 Landscape photography advice
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography advice
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
two card slots
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (520 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Nikon Z9 Vlogging information
OM System OM-1 Vlogging information
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,340g)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
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Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications
| Nikon Z9 | OM System OM-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Z9 | OM System OM-1 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2021-10-28 | 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 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, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 493 | 1053 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1053 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 29 | 118 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3.00" |
| Resolution of display | 2,089k dot | 1,620k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dot | 5,760k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.83x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 900s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 |
| Mic 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 | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1340 grams (2.95 lb) | 599 grams (1.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
| 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 | 740 photographs | 520 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL18d | BLX-1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Retail pricing | $5,500 | $2,199 |
