OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs ZV-E1
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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Which should you buy?
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
Who should buy what
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The om system om-1 mark ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 120fps with AF tracking | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 599g body only | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System OM-1 Mark II | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — |
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