OM System
OM-1 Mark II 2024
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
£2049
new today at Clifton Cameras
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OM-1 Mark II vs A5000
Quick take: The A5000 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the OM-1 Mark II is weather sealed.
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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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-1 Mark IIOM System · 2024 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,049 | £154Best |
| Sensor | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 120fps with AF trackingBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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-1 Mark II
A5000
Portrait
7.6/10
4.3/10
Street
6.6/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
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Filmmaking
6.8/10
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Documentary
7.9/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
9.3/10
3.1/10
Landscape
6.1/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
9.1/10
4.2/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.2/10
Food
7.4/10
5.2/10
Macro
8.4/10
4.7/10
Architecture
6.3/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
6.0/10
4.8/10
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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