OM-1vs Pentax 17
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Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
Who should buy what
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £400 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | — |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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