OM System OM-1 Mark II vs Nikon Z1695_EDI_5

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
95 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z1695_EDI_5

Nikon Z1695_EDI_5

Nikon
40 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.

Pros
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Intuitive menu system
  • Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
  • No Auto mode
  • External battery charger not included
  • Expensive external charger
  • Learning curve for new users
  • Rubber charging port cover may wear out
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Menu usability 2
👎 Missing auto mode 2
👎 Battery charger inclusion 2

Nikon Z1695_EDI_5

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Scores

Wedding Events
OM System
92
Nikon
49
Sports Wildlife
OM System
91
Nikon
40
Video
OM System
90
Nikon
49
Beginner
OM System
88
Nikon
33
Photography
OM System
88
Nikon
45
Travel
OM System
85
Nikon
38
Youtube
OM System
84
Nikon
34
Product Photography
OM System
83
Nikon
40
Vlogging
OM System
77
Nikon
25
Streaming
OM System
77
Nikon
27

Specifications

OM System OM-1 Mark IINikon Z1695_EDI_5
Sensor
TypeStacked BSI Live MOSBSI CMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirdsfull-frame
Megapixels20.399999618530273 MP45.70000076293945 MP★
ISO Range200★—
ProcessorTruePic XEXPEED 7
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
No data
AF TypeSingle AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Con—
Eye AF✓★—
Animal AF✓★—
Subject Detection✓★—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)120 fps★—
Burst (Electronic)120 fps★—
Max Shutter1/320001/200
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K8K★
4K FPS60 fps★—
1080p FPS240 fps★—
10-bit✓★—
Log Profile✓★—
RAW Video✓★—
CodecH.264, H.265—
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"★—
Touchscreen✓★—
Articulating✓★—
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★—
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.51 kg★0.82 kg
Battery Life520 shots★—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓★—
Bluetooth✓★—
USBUSB-C★—
HDMIMicro HDMI★—
Hot Shoe✓★—

Pros & Cons

OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

  • Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile

Nikon Z1695_EDI_5

  • Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong video (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
  • Strong sensor (71st percentile)
  • Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average display (30th percentile)
  • Below average burst (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 23 of 33 specs.

OM System OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography