Nikon Z Z8
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z8
The Nikon Z8 is widely praised as a powerful, versatile mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, image quality, and build. Users upgrading from DSLRs like the D850 or D500 find the transition smooth, and many highlight its exceptional performance for wildlife, sports, and video. However, a minority report issues with battery life, occasional autofocus misses, and a steep learning curve, while a few experienced defects or poor customer service from certain retailers. Overall, the Z8 is seen as a top-tier camera that delivers on its promise, though not without minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- High image quality and sharpness
- Great for wildlife and sports photography
- Smooth transition from DSLR
- Solid build and ergonomics
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- Occasional autofocus misses
- Steep learning curve for some
- No included reference guide
- Some units had defects or recalls
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver
The OM-5 Mark II is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and versatile travel camera that delivers excellent image quality and robust weather sealing. Users love its portability, computational features like high-res mode and focus stacking, and comfortable grip, though many note the battery life is limited and the included manual is nearly useless. Overall, it's seen as a near-perfect everyday carry for those who prioritize size and convenience over full-frame specs.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent image stabilization
- Robust weather sealing
- Great image quality
- Computational photography features
Cons
- Limited battery life
- Useless included manual
- No built-in flash
- Not ideal for fast action
- Small grip for large hands
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI 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, VideoPhase Detection: 493 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 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 RAW | 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 | 0.82 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
