OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Black 2025
Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Black 2025
The OM-5 Mark II is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and versatile camera that excels for travel and everyday carry. Users love its image quality, weather sealing, image stabilization, and computational features, often preferring it over heavier full-frame setups. Common criticisms include limited battery life, a poor printed manual, and some concerns about build quality and autofocus subject recognition compared to higher-end models.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent image quality
- Effective weather sealing
- Great image stabilization
- Computational photography features
Cons
- Limited battery life
- Poor printed manual
- Build quality concerns (plastic)
- Limited AF subject recognition
- No built-in flash
Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020
The Nikon Z7 II is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, high resolution, and lightweight design, making it a popular upgrade from DSLRs like the D850. Users appreciate the sharpness, dynamic range, and the ability to use existing F-mount lenses via the FTZ adapter. However, several reviewers note that the autofocus, while improved, still lags behind competitors, and some find the ergonomics, battery life, and lack of GPS to be drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a great value for landscape and portrait photography, though not ideal for fast action.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- High resolution 45.7MP sensor
- Lightweight and compact body
- Excellent dynamic range
- Sharp and detailed images
Cons
- Autofocus lags behind competitors
- Battery life drains quickly
- Ergonomic issues with dials and cable release
- No built-in GPS
- CFexpress card costs more
Scores
Specifications
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | Nikon Z Z 7II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 64★ |
| Processor | TruePic IX | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.6M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | 400 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Mini HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Black 2025
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong burst (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Black 2025
Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
