OM-1vs ZV-E1
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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.
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-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
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-1 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om-1 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-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 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 | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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