Compare Nikon Z5 II vs OM System OM-3
In this technical comparison between the Nikon Z5 II and the OM System OM-3, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $1,699 USD (Body Only) and $1,999.99 USD.
| Specifications |
Nikon Z5 II |
OM System OM-3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | April 2025 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 134 x 100.5 x 72 mm | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 700g (with battery and card) / 620g (body only) | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Nikon Z Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes; dust and drip-resistant (comparable to the Z6 II) | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | BSI-CMOS (Back-Illuminated) | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) |
| Image Resolution | 24.5 Megapixels | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100 - 64,000 (Expandable to ISO 50–204,800) | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis In-Body VR; up to 7.5 stops of compensation (supports Focus Point VR) | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.2-inch Fully Articulated Touchscreen LCD (2.1 million dots); double the brightness of the previous model | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED EVF; 0.8x magnification; high-brightness (up to 3000 nits peak) | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 273 Phase-detection points | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid AF powered by EXPEED 7 (68% faster than Z5) | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection |
| AI Subject Recognition | 9-type Subject Detection (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, etc.); tracks down to -10 EV. | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 14fps (Mechanical); 30fps (Electronic, JPEG only) | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) |
| Formats | NEF (RAW 14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit); Supports Pre-Release Capture | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 4K 60p (1.5x crop); 4K 30p (Uncropped/Full-width); 1080p at 120p | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) |
| Bit-depth | 10-bit internal (N-Log / HLG); Internal N-RAW (12-bit) supported | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack for both | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | 1 slot |
| Sensor Technology | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built-in (2.4 / 5GHz) | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 (SnapBridge) | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) with Power Delivery; Micro-HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | EN-EL15c | BLX-1 Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Approx. 380 shots (per charge); USB power delivery supported while in use. | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) |
| USB charging | Yes | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Z5 II Body, EN-EL15c Battery, MH-25a Charger, UC-E24 USB Cable, AN-DC19 Strap, BF-N1 Body Cap | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | $1,699 USD (Body Only) | $1,999.99 USD |
| Full Details | Z5 II - Full Specifications | OM-3 - Full Specifications |