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OM-D E-M1 Mark II vs OM-1
Quick take: The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-1 — Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor: OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
OM-1 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus · 2016 | OM-1OM System · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £396Best | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | C4K/24p, 4K/30p, Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 121-point all cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast AF, face and eye detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 5.5 stops (CIPA) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 574g (with battery)Best | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.1 × 90.9 × 68.9mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.0), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, RM-CB2 remote | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
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
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
OM-1
Portrait
6.3/10
7.3/10
Street
5.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
7.6/10
Vlogging & Video
4.9/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
5.3/10
6.6/10
Documentary
6.0/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
7.6/10
9.2/10
Landscape
5.6/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
9.0/10
Casual
4.5/10
5.6/10
Food
6.3/10
7.1/10
Macro
7.5/10
8.1/10
Architecture
5.7/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
5.9/10
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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