Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Black 2025
OM System
85 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Travel
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 200 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Black 2025
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z9 Black 20210.032score per dollar
vs
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Black 20250.069score per dollar
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Black 2025 offers 2.2x better value for money
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
