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Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Nikon Z9 front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76

Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(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
(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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Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 Overview

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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The Z9 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the OM System OM-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

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 size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1620kClearer display (+469k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and OM System OM-1

		

		

			
 Z9 OM System OM-1 
LaunchedOctober 2021February 2022Similar 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).
Check the Nikon Z9 and OM System OM-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
88
 manual focus
 megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
77
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z9 Street photography information
OM System OM-1 Street photography information
70
 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)
77
 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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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z9 Sports photography features
OM System OM-1 Sports photography features
90
 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
81
 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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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights
OM System OM-1 Travel photography highlights
65
 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
78
 great battery (520 shots)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography advice
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography advice
87
 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
81
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z9 Vlogging information
OM System OM-1 Vlogging information
32
 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)
78
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and OM System OM-1
 Nikon Z9OM 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