Nikon 1 J5 vs OM System OM-5
Nikon 1 J5 Black
Nikon
38 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
OM System
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon 1 J5 Black
No customer feedback yet
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
78 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews
The OM System OM-5 is overwhelmingly praised for its compact size, light weight, weather sealing, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for travel and outdoor photography. Users appreciate the computational features like high-res mode and live ND, as well as the vast lens selection. Some minor criticisms include the learning curve for the menu system and the lack of a printed manual, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Weather sealing
- Excellent image quality
- Computational features (high-res, live ND)
- Wide lens selection
Cons
- Menu learning curve
- No printed manual
- Micro USB port
- Diffraction at small apertures
Size and weight 12
Image quality 10
Weather sealing 6
Computational features 5
Lens selection 5
Ease of use 5
Scores
Beginner
Travel
Wedding Events
Streaming
Video
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Specifications
| Nikon 1 J5 | OM System OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.799999237060547 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 200★ |
| Processor | EXPEED 5A | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | — | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | — | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 310 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | Micro-USB★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon 1 J5 Black
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong video (77th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5
Scores 81 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.