OM System OM-5 Mark II OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 2025
OM System
76 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| OM System OM-5 Mark II OM-5 Mark II | Nikon Z Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 50 MP★ | 45.70000076293945 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 64★ |
| Processor | TruePic X | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 1.16 kg |
| Battery Life | 440 shots | 700 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-5 Mark II OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 2025
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
OM System OM-5 Mark II OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 20250.044score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.013score per dollar
OM System OM-5 Mark II OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 2025 offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
