Qvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
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 q has the highest resolution at 24mp; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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