Hero 13 Blackvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
View Hero 13 Black
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
Hero 13 Black (2024)
- Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
- Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
- Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
- Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The hero 13 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 13 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 13 Black (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £380 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 13 Black | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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