Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
90 Overall Score
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OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
OM System
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
No customer feedback yet
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
82 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews
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
Portability 12
Image quality 10
Weather sealing 6
Image stabilization 5
Battery life 4
Manual quality 4
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Travel
Vlogging
Photography
Video
Product Photography
Youtube
Streaming
Specifications
| Nikon Z8 Z8 | 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 | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/200 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes 422 HQ | 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 | 2.00 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 840 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI/USB Cable Clip | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 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
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z8 Z8
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.