Compare Nikon Z8 vs OM System OM-3
In this technical comparison between the Nikon Z8 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 Approx. $3,999 / £3,999 and $1,999.99 USD.
| Specifications |
Nikon Z8 |
OM System OM-3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May 2023 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 910g (with battery/card); 820g (body only) | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Weather sealing | Yes (Pro-grade; equivalent to the D850/Z9; works down to -10°C) | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS (Back-illuminated) | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) |
| Resolution | 45.7 Megapixels | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) |
| ISO range | 64 – 25,600 (Extended: 32–102,400) | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis In-body (up to 6.0 stops with Synchro 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 4-axis tilting touchscreen; 2.1M dots | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED; blackout-free "Real-Live" technology; 3000 nits brightness | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 493 points | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) |
| AF System | Hybrid Phase-Detection/Contrast AF with EXPEED 7 processor | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection |
| Eye AF | Yes (AI-based: Human, Dog, Cat, Bird, Plane, Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Train) | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 20 fps (RAW), 30 fps (Full JPEG), 60 fps (DX-crop JPEG), up to 120 fps (11MP JPEG) | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) |
| Formats | RAW (14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit) | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 8.3K up to 60p; 4K up to 120p | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) |
| Bit-depth | 12-bit (N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ), 10-bit (ProRes 422 HQ, H.265) | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A) | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual slots | 1 slot |
| Type | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B or XQD; Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.0 | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | Dual USB-C ports (one for data, one for dedicated Power Delivery); Full-size HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | EN-EL15c (Compatible with older EN-EL15 series) | BLX-1 Lithium-ion |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 340 shots (standard) / 370 (Power-saving mode) | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Z8 Body, EN-EL15c Battery, MH-25a Charger, UC-E24 USB Cable, HDMI/USB Cable Clip, Strap, Body Cap, DK-33 Rubber Eyecup | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | Approx. $3,999 / £3,999 | $1,999.99 USD |
| Full Details | Z8 - Full Specifications | OM-3 - Full Specifications |