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Nikon Z6 III vs OM System-OM-1 Mark II: which is better?

Nikon Z6 III and OM System-OM-1 Mark II compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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NIKON

Nikon Z6 III

$2,499

BEST FOR THE VERDICT

← TOP PICK

OM SYSTEM

OM System-OM-1 Mark II

$2,399

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The OM System-OM-1 Mark II takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.0/10 — 0.1 ahead of the Nikon Z6 III. Dead heat on features. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

THEV

USER

VIDE

VALU

Nikon Z6 III×5

OM System-OM-1 Mark II×5

Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR THE VERDICT

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPTHE VERDICT — Nikon Z6 III leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTFEATURES — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

Z6 IIIMARK II

AutofocusiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

Z6 III9.0

MARK II9.5

BATTERYiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

Z6 III7.0

MARK II7.5

BuildiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

Z6 III9.0

MARK II9.5

DESIGNiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

Z6 III8.5

MARK II9.0

FEATURESiTIED AT 9.0

Z6 III9.0

MARK II9.0

Image QualityiNikon Z6 III · +0.5

Z6 III9.0

MARK II8.5

OPTICSiTIED AT 9.0

Z6 III9.0

MARK II9.0

PERFORMANCEiTIED AT 9.0

Z6 III9.0

MARK II9.0

THE VERDICTiNikon Z6 III · +9.0

Z6 III9.0

MARK II0.0

USER REVIEWSiNikon Z6 III · +8.8

Z6 III8.8

MARK II0.0

VIDEOGRAPHYiNikon Z6 III · +0.5

Z6 III9.5

MARK II9.0

VideoiNikon Z6 III · +0.5

Z6 III9.5

MARK II9.0

ValueiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +8.0

Z6 III0.0

MARK II8.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01OM System-OM-1 Mark II0.38BEST DEAL

02Nikon Z6 III0.36

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Nikon Z6 III$2,49915W8.9

OM System-OM-1 Mark II$2,3999W9.0

AF Pointsi

299

1,053← BEST +252%

Subject Detectioni

Human, Animal, Vehicle

Human, Animal (Dog, Cat, Bird), Car, Motorcycle, Airplane, Helicopter, Train, Truck

Burst RateFPSi

60 fps← BEST +20%

50 fps

Battery HealthWHi

16 Wh Wh

16.4 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHiSAME

2280 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

360-370 shots (CIPA)

Approx. 520 shots (CIPA)

Battery VoltageVi

7 V

7.2 V← BEST +3%

Battery Modeli

EN-EL15c

BLX-1

Card Slotsi

1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II

Dual UHS-II SD

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

360 shots

520 shots← BEST +44%

WeightGi

760 g

599 g← 21% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, extensive

IP53 rated

Screen Resolutioni

2.1 m dots

1.62M dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System CameraiSAME

Mirrorless

EVF ResolutionM DOTSiSAME

5.76 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch← BEST +7%

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

1040.27 cm³

890 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

0 °C← BEST +100%

-10 °C

Tilting ViewfinderiSAME

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

138.5 mm← BEST +3%

134.8 mm

HeightMMi

101.5 mm← BEST +11%

91.6 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

Splashproof (IP53)

Thicknessi

68.5 mm

72.7 mm

Dxomark Sensor ScoreiSAME

Dxomark Sports ScoreiSAME

Dxomark Landscape ScoreiSAME

Dxomark Portrait ScoreiSAME

Bluetooth VersioniSAME

5.0

Typei

Mirrorless Camera

Premium

ViewfinderiSAME

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

760 g← BEST +27%

599 g

Processori

EXPEED 7

TruePic X

Release Datei

2024-06-17

2024-01-30

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

Yes

Yes (Handheld and Tripod High Res Shot)

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes, Multi-Accessory Shoe

Yes (Multi-Interface Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

HDMI Type A 2.1

Micro-HDMI (Type D)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-frame partially stacked CMOS

20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS

ResolutionMPi

24.5 MP← BEST +20%

20.4 MP

ISO Rangei

100-64000

ISO 200-25600 (expandable to 80-102400)

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

14 stops← BEST +17%

12 stops

Stabilizationi

5-axis sensor-shift VR

5-axis Sensor-Shift

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame

Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

24.5 MP

20.4 MP

Maximum ISOi

64,000← BEST +150%

25,600

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Continuous Shootingi

14 fps

10 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 sec

1/8000 sec (mechanical)

Focus Pointsi

299

1053

Maximum Expanded ISOi

204800

102400

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI SensoriSAME

Yes

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/200 sec

1/250 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30s - 1/8000s

30 sec to 1/8000 sec (mechanical)

Image Stabilization Ratingi

8← BEST +7%

7.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/16000 sec

1/32000 sec

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (Synchro VR)

Yes (Sync IS with compatible lenses)

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

Yes← BEST

Stacked Cmos Sensori

Yes

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USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

USB 3.2 Gen 1

USB 3.0 (Type-C)

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

~5.9 µm

3.3 µm

Build Qualityi

9.5← BEST +6%

Controlsi

8.5

9← BEST +6%

Autofocus Pointsi

9.5← BEST +6%

Image Qualityi

9← BEST +6%

8.5

Video Qualityi

9.5← BEST +6%

Battery Lifei

7.5← BEST +7%

Low Light Performancei

9← BEST +13%

The Verdicti

An exceptional hybrid camera for serious enthusiasts and professionals.

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a highly refined professional mirrorless camera, excelling in speed, stabilization, and computational photography, making it ideal for demanding outdoor and action photog

Commentsi

Users praise its stunning EVF, robust video features, and reliable autofocus.

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Overall Ratingi

10← BEST +11%

Color Combinationi

10← BEST +6%

9.4

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

6K/60p, 4K/120p

C4K/4K 60p, Full HD 240p

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

Up to 360 Mbps

Up to 202 Mbps (4K)

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

6K 60p

C4K 60p

Internal Colori

10-bit N-Log/HLG

10-bit 4:2:0 internal

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

OM System-OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEM9.0

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Nikon Z6 III (8.9)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

OM System-OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEM9.0

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Nikon Z6 III (0.4)

PRIORITY · THE VERDICT

Best for the verdict

Nikon Z6 IIINIKON9.0

THE VERDICT WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the the verdict category group.

RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (0.0)

PRIORITY · USER REVIEWS

Best for user reviews

Nikon Z6 IIINIKON8.8

USER REVIEWS WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the user reviews category group.

RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2NIKON0.0

Nikon Z6 III

“The Nikon Z6 III is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for hybrid shooters seeking advanced video capabilities and robust photo”

VIDEOGRAPHY 9.5

Video 9.5

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFBattery life could be better

BEST FOR THE VERDICTBest price →

#1OM SYSTEM0.0

OM System-OM-1 Mark II

“The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a high-performance mirrorless camera designed for advanced photographers and videographers seeking speed, dura”

Autofocus 9.5

Build 9.5

Wins AF Points

Wins Battery Voltage

TRADE-OFFMicro Four Thirds sensor size limitations

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The OM System-OM-1 Mark II is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.0/10 · WINS 5 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera vs OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 9.0/10 against 8.9/10 for the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera — a 1% edge. Current starting prices span $2,399–$2,499. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 9.0 total score.
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera wins 67 comparable specs with a 60% weighted win rate.
Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera8.9/10

The Nikon Z6 III is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for hybrid shooters seeking advanced video capabilities and robust photo performance.

Pros

+ Groundbreaking 5.76M-dot EVF
+ Internal 6K/60p N-RAW video
+ Fast 60fps full-frame RAW stills
+ Advanced subject detection AF

Cons

− Battery life could be better
− No built-in GPS
− No internal storage

Best for: Professional Videographers · Advanced Hybrid Shooters · Action and Sports Photographers

“Verdict: The Nikon Z6 III is an outstanding hybrid camera, offering a compelling blend of speed, image quality, and advanced video features at a competitive price point, making it a top recommendation for serious creators.”

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless CameraWINNER 9.0/10

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a high-performance mirrorless camera designed for advanced photographers and videographers seeking speed, durability, and exceptional image stabilization.

Pros

+ World-class image stabilization
+ Blazing fast burst shooting
+ Advanced AI autofocus
+ Exceptional weather sealing

Cons

− Micro Four Thirds sensor size limitations
− Premium price point
− Minor upgrades from predecessor

Best for: Wildlife and sports photographers · Outdoor and adventure photography · Computational photography users

“Verdict: The OM System OM-1 Mark II refines an already excellent camera, offering significant computational photography enhancements, a deeper buffer, and improved AI autofocus, making it a compelling choice for demanding outdoor and…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera or OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (9.0/10, 0.1 points ahead of the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera and OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera better value than the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera?

The OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera starts around $2,399 and the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera around $2,499. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

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