OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
Nikon D7500
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
This user switched from the Lumix G9M2 to the OM System OM-1 Mark II for "run and gun" shooting and found it excellent, especially for mountain bike races. They praise its fast sensor readout, highlights exposure mode that improves shadow detail in raw files, and 10-bit video. However, the reviewer notes the lack of a true auto mode and the inability to edit previous forum posts, while also pointing out that custom modes can save configuration changes. The Q&A section contains numerous unanswered questions and a complaint about inaccurate product specs regarding integrated flash and included memory card.
Pros
- fast sensor readout
- highlights exposure mode improves shadow detail
- 10-bit video recording
- custom modes save configuration changes
- 2x crop assignable to lens button
Cons
- no true auto mode
- cannot edit previous forum posts
- inaccurate product specs on flash and memory card
Nikon D7500
The Nikon D7500 is a well-loved DSLR that strikes a solid balance between advanced features and ease of use. Users praise its image quality, comfortable ergonomics, reliable autofocus, and compatibility with a wide range of F-mount lenses, making it a versatile tool for everything from wildlife to portraits. Common criticisms include the single SD card slot, the absence of a depth-of-field preview button, and minor design quirks like the on/off switch doubling as an ISO control.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Comfortable ergonomics and grip
- Reliable autofocus and tracking
- Intuitive controls and menus
- Tiltable touchscreen
Cons
- Single SD card slot
- No depth-of-field preview button
- No battery grip option
- ISO control on power switch
- No optical low-pass filter removed design issue
Scores
Specifications
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II | Nikon D7500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked BSI Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 20.899999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic X | EXPEED 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto and Manual Focus | Phase Detection: 51 (15 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264/MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 922,000 dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.51 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Battery Life | 520 shots | 950 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
Nikon D7500
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
No current pricing available
Nikon D7500
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
