Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5
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![Nikon Z9 front Nikon Z9 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z9/Nikon-Z9-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z9 & OM System OM-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z9 Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the OM System OM-5
Z9 | OM System OM-5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1049k dot) |
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Nikon Z9
OM System OM-5 | Z9 | |||
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Introduced | October 2022 | ![]() | October 2021 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and OM System OM-5
Z9 | OM System OM-5 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z9-vs-OM-System-OM-5-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z9-vs-OM-System-OM-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z9-vs-OM-System-OM-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z9-vs-OM-System-OM-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z9 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications
Nikon Z9 | OM System OM-5 | |
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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 |