Nikon
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$1,250
Launch priceReleased Apr 2017
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
D7500
Wins
OM-1 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 51)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 8 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
D7500 is 1mm wider and 12mm taller than OM-1 II.
D7500 is 41 g heavier than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm D7500 · 73mm OM-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D7500
136 × 104 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 92 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D7500
136 × 73 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D7500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D7500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
OM-1 II
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D7500
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only D7500 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D7500 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Resolution
20.9 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
1053 vs 51 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon D7500
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D7500 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D7500 and OM-1 II?
D7500 is 20.9 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the D7500 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D7500 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
D7500 does not have IBIS, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D7500 or the OM-1 II?
D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D7500 and OM-1 II?
D7500 weighs 640 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 41 g lighter.
Do the D7500 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
D7500: 4K up to 29.97p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D7500 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
D7500: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 950 shots (CIPA) for the D7500 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D7500 launched at $1,250 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The D7500 is $1,149 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and OM System press materials.