Nikon Z9 vs OM System E-P5
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
OM System E-P5 Black
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
The Nikon Z9 is widely praised as a flagship mirrorless camera that delivers outstanding image quality, blazing-fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Enthusiasts and professionals alike appreciate its continuous firmware updates, which have added valuable features and refined performance. While some users note its substantial weight and learning curve, the overwhelming consensus is that it is one of the best cameras available, offering exceptional versatility and reliability.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus speed and accuracy
- Superb image quality and color
- Robust build and weather sealing
- Long battery life
- Continuous firmware updates
Cons
- Heavy and bulky body
- Steep learning curve
- High price point
- Requires new Z-mount lenses for full benefit
OM System E-P5 Black
The Olympus PEN E-P5 is highly praised for its outstanding image quality, fast autofocus, and solid build. Users love the retro design and the fun it brings to photography, though some find the menu system complex and the LCD screen hard to see in sunlight. One verified buyer had a negative experience with the seller, not the camera itself.
Pros
- Outstanding image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Retro design
- In-body 5-axis image stabilization
Cons
- Complex menu system
- LCD screen hard to see in sunlight
- Limited touch screen functionality
- Awkward handling shape
- Needs chromatic aberration correction
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z9 | OM System E-P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 16.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | — |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
OM System E-P5 Black
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z9 Black 2021
OM System E-P5 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 24 of 33 specs.
