Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
OM System
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Entry MFT body with IBIS and approachable controls.
$699
Released Aug 2020
Z9 is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
Z9
Wins
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-D E-M10 Mark IV has higher Burst (mechanical) (8.7 fps vs 0 fps)
- AZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 121)
- AZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BOM-D E-M10 Mark IV has lower Weight (383 g vs 1340 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
122 × 85 × 49 mm
383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
Z9 is 27mm wider, 65mm taller, and 42mm thicker than OM-D E-M10 Mark IV.
Z9 is 957 g heavier than OM-D E-M10 Mark IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 91mm Z9 · 49mm OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z9
149 × 150 mm
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
122 × 85 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z9
149 × 91 mm
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
122 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z9
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
✓ more lensesMicro 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
Z9
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 121 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 200 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (mechanical)
8.7 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121.7, 84.6, 49
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
383 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
Pros
- ✓IBIS at entry price
- ✓Compact
- ✓Easy to use
Cons
- –Older sensor
- –No weather sealing
- –MFT limits
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Z9 or OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for OM-D E-M10 Mark IV — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Z9 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?
Z9 is 45.7 MP and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is 20.3 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Z9 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV have in-body image stabilization?
Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-D E-M10 Mark IV has 4.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z9 or the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?
Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic. OM-D E-M10 Mark IV reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z9 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV?
Z9 weighs 1340 g and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV weighs 383 g, so the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is 957 g lighter.
Do the Z9 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV record 4K video?
Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p. OM-D E-M10 Mark IV: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Z9 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV weather sealed?
Z9: Yes. OM-D E-M10 Mark IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 740 shots (CIPA) for the Z9 and 640 shots for the OM-D E-M10 Mark IV, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z9 launched at $5,899 and OM-D E-M10 Mark IV at $699. The OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is $5,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and OM System press materials.