OM-1vs ZV-1 II
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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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The om-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £649 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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