OM-1vs KF
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.
Landscape & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
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
KF (2022)
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Quick take: The kf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the kf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | KF (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £700 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 643g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | KF |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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