OM-1 IIvs Sigma fp

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II
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Sigma Sigma fp Sigma Sigma fp (2019) From £1499 Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers View Sigma fp

Which should you buy?

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

OM-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

Sigma fp (2019)

  • You're a filmmaker building a cinema rig where the smallest full-frame body is essential
  • You want L-mount compatibility to pair with Sigma Art or Leica SL lenses
  • You prioritise video and cinema colour over stills ergonomics and functionality

Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; only the om-1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification OM-1 II (2024)Sigma fp (2019)
Price £1,499 £1,499
Sensor 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS
Resolution 20.4MP 24.6MP
Video 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical 18fps electronic
Battery Life ~520 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 561g body only 422g body only
Dimensions 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification None
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.15" fixed touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter)
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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