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120N vs OM-1 Mark II
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the OM-1 Mark II is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
OM System
OM-1 Mark II 2024
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
£2049
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-1 Mark II — Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports: 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
OM-1 Mark II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | OM-1 Mark IIOM System · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29Best | £2,049 |
| Sensor | — | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.0MP |
| Video | — | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | — | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | — | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | — | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | — | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | — | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
OM-1 Mark II
Fun & simple
7.2/10
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Portrait
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7.6/10
Street
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6.6/10
Travel
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6.4/10
Wedding & Events
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7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.2/10
Filmmaking
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6.8/10
Documentary
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7.9/10
Sports & Action
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9.3/10
Landscape
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6.1/10
Wildlife
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9.1/10
Casual
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5.5/10
Food
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7.4/10
Macro
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8.4/10
Architecture
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6.3/10
Astrophotography
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6.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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