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OM-D E-M1 vs OM-1 Mark II
Quick take: The OM-1 Mark II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the OM-D E-M1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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.
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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 | OM-D E-M1Olympus · 2013 | OM-1 Mark IIOM System · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £179Best | £2,049 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.0MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Fast AF: 37-point on-sensor phase detect + 81-area contrast AF, face and eye detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 4 stops (CIPA) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (6.5fps with continuous AF) | 120fps with AF trackingBest |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 497g (with battery)Best | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.4 × 93.5 × 63.1mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 multi-connector, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, RM-UC1 remote | 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
OM-D E-M1
OM-1 Mark II
Portrait
5.8/10
7.6/10
Street
6.0/10
6.6/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
7.9/10
Documentary
5.1/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
9.3/10
Landscape
4.6/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
9.1/10
Casual
4.3/10
5.5/10
Food
5.6/10
7.4/10
Macro
6.9/10
8.4/10
Architecture
4.3/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.2/10
Filmmaking
—
6.8/10
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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