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OM-1 Mark II
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A Micro Four Thirds flagship built for wildlife and adventure, with a stacked sensor, class-leading stabilization, and blistering burst speeds.
4.2 84% recommend$2,399
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8.4
Very good
The OM-1 Mark II is the best Micro Four Thirds camera made, and for wildlife and adventure…
$2,399
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Price · trend
▼ $264
20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS (Micro Four Thirds)
Sensor
Image Quality
1053
AF Points
Autofocus
20.4 MP
Resolution
Image Quality
4K 60p (C4K/4K)
Max Video
Video
Birds, animals, vehicles, aircraft, trains, humans (AI)
Subject Detection
Autofocus
Why it stands out
The most capable Micro Four Thirds
The most capable Micro Four Thirds camera for wildlife and action
Stabilization, weather sealing, and burst speed
Stabilization, weather sealing, and burst speed are class-leading
Smaller sensor is the trade-off for
Smaller sensor is the trade-off for portability and reach
Category scores
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Performance profile
OM-1 Mark II Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Speed
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Confidence
96 %
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Image Quality 96% verified
Resolution96%20.4 MP
ISO Range96%80-25600 (expandable to 102400)
Dynamic Range96%12 stops
Stabilization96%5-axis IBIS, up to 8.5 stops with sync IS
Sensor96%20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS (Micro Four Thirds)
Autofocus 96% verified
AF Points96%1053
Subject Detection96%Birds, animals, vehicles, aircraft, trains, humans (AI)
Burst Rate96%50 fps
Video 96% verified
Max Video96%4K 60p (C4K/4K)
Internal Color96%10-bit 4:2:2, OM-Log400
Build 96% verified
Card Slots96%Dual UHS-II SD
Weather Sealing96%Yes
Battery (CIPA)96%520 shots
Weight96%599 g
Price trend
$2,399▼ $264
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Review sentiment
4.2OUT OF 5
8.4
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
Pros
- Class-leading image stabilization rated up to 8.5 stops
- Blistering 50fps tracked burst and 120fps fixed-focus
- IP53-rated weather sealing for harsh conditions
- Lightweight system with long effective telephoto reach
Cons
- Smaller MFT sensor trails full-frame in low light and dynamic range
- Only an incremental update over the original OM-1
- 20MP resolution limits heavy cropping
- Premium price for a Micro Four Thirds body
When should you buy?
Good time to buy
Launched at $2,399 body-only; has dropped to around $1,999-$2,199 during promotions.
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From the community
QIs it worth upgrading from the original OM-1?
The Mark II adds improved subject-detection AF, more in-camera computational features, and a larger buffer, but the core sensor is the same. For most original OM-1 owners it is an incremental rather than essential upgrade.
QWhat is the effective focal length compared to full-frame?
Micro Four Thirds applies a 2x crop factor, so a 300mm lens behaves like a 600mm full-frame equivalent, which is a big advantage for wildlife reach in a compact package.
Frequently asked
How fast can the OM-1 Mark II shoot?
It can capture up to 50fps with continuous autofocus and exposure, or 120fps with fixed focus, both using the silent electronic shutter, with a deep RAW buffer.
Is the smaller sensor a problem for image quality?
In good light the stacked 20MP sensor produces excellent results. In very low light or scenes needing maximum dynamic range, full-frame cameras retain an edge, which is the main trade-off for the system's portability and reach.
How weather-resistant is it?
It carries an IP53 rating, among the most robust of any mirrorless camera, making it well suited to rain, dust, and demanding outdoor conditions.
