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Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85
Nikon Z9 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
73

Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Launched October 2021
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon Z9 versus OM System OM-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z9 (46MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the Z9 (Full frame) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Z9 was brought out 12 months earlier than the OM System OM-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Z9 matches up vs the OM System OM-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 Z9 OM System OM-5 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1040kCrisper screen (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 Z9 
IntroducedOctober 2022October 2021More recent by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 Z9 OM System OM-5 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z9 comes with outer dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-5 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z9 versus OM System OM-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z9 and the OM System OM-5.
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z9 and OM System OM-5 is 51 and 80 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z9 and OM System OM-5.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z9 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z9 will give you greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Z9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
Portrait photography with OM System OM-5
89
 you can focus manually
 resolution is excellent (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
78
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z9
Street photography with OM System OM-5
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (1,340 grams)
84
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z9 Sports photography features
OM System OM-5 Sports photography features
91
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (740 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect AF
 terrible battery life (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
OM System OM-5 Travel photography details
65
 great battery life (740 shots)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (1,340g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
78
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 MP count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 terrible battery life (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography details
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography details
87
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery life (740 CIPA)
 two card slots
78
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z9
Vlogging with OM System OM-5
32
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (1,340 grams)
84
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic socket
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Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and OM System OM-5
 Nikon Z9OM System OM-5
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z9 OM System OM-5
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-10-28 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 32 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 493 121
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 29 119
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 2,089k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
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 options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video data format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1340g (2.95 lb) 414g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 310 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18d BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual CFexpress Type B slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Cost at release $5,500 $1,200