Between the Z f and OM-1 Mark II, the Z f comes out ahead in megapixels and sensor size, while the OM-1 Mark II wins on af points and weight. Overall, the Z f scores 46 and the OM-1 Mark II scores 42.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Z f edges ahead on the Mars Score (46 vs 42.8), but the 3.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Z f if you care most about megapixels and sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, sensor size.
Pick the OM-1 Mark II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are af points, weight.
Both ship with comparable max video, in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Nikon - Z f wins
- ▲Megapixels — 20.00% more. 24 MP vs 20 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs Four Thirds).
Why OM System - OM-1 Mark II wins
- ▲AF points — 252.17% more. 1053 vs 299.
- ▲Weight — 111.00 g less. 599 vs 710.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | Four Thirds |
| Megapixels | 24 MPlead | 20 MP |
| Max ISO | 64000 | 102400lead |
Video
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K60 |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 299 | 1053lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Nikon - Z f | OM System - OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 710 g | 599 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | truelead |
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