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OM System OM-1 Mark II vs OM System OM-1

OM System OM-1 Mark II

OM System OM-1 Mark II

Camera summary

The OM System OM-1 Mark II, made by OM System, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 30, 2024. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.8 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the OM System OM-1, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the OM System OM-1

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the OM System OM-5, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor OM System OM-5

Sensor

This camera has a Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 1053 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

4096 x 2160

Expect recording in 4096 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

BLX-1

The battery of this camera can last up to 520 shots per charge with the included BLX-1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

OM System OM-1

OM System OM-1

Camera summary

The OM System OM-1, made by OM System, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 15, 2022. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

See full specifications
Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.8 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the OM System OM-1 Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor OM System OM-1 Mark II

Sensor

This camera has a Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 1053 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

4096 x 2160

Expect recording in 4096 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

BLX-1

The battery of this camera can last up to 520 shots per charge with the included BLX-1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points 1053 1053
Number of focus points 1053 1053

Connectivity

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
AKA - -
announced Jan. 30, 2024 Feb. 15, 2022
Body type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
brand OM System OM System
msrp MX$2,199.00 MX$1,399.99
model OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
Predecessor model OM System OM-1
Successor model OM System OM-5 OM System OM-1 Mark II

Lense

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
Focal length multiplier 2x 2x
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 128 128

Other features

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Storage slots 2 2
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
No
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps 0.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 60 60
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
Battery life 520 shots 520 shots
Battery model BLX-1 BLX-1
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Yes
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm 135 x 92 x 73mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 599 grs 599 grs

Screen

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Max image resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13 mm 17.4 x 13 mm
Sensor resolution 20 20
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor

Headphone port

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
Headphone port
Yes
Yes
Max video resolution 4096 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 152 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 152 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM

Viewfinder

OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM-1
viewfinder Electronic Electronic
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots