OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs ZV-E10
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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?
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
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-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The zv-e10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; 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-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 120fps with AF tracking | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System OM-1 Mark II | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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