OM System

OM-1 II

OM System's flagship — stacked BSI sensor, 120fps burst, 8-stop Dual IS, and IP53 weather sealing. The definitive wildlife and action camera for MFT shooters.

Typical Price
£1499–£1699
Average price across retailers: ~£1599
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Core
Sensor
20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution
20.4 MP
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weight
561g body only
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals)
Stabilisation
5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS)
Burst Rate
120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical
Battery Life
~520 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder)
Viewfinder
EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity
USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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Suitability Score by Genre
Wildlife
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Outdoor & Adventure
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Great For
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Wildlife 120fps burst and AI bird/animal recognition — the best MFT body for wildlife photography.
Sports & Action 120fps blackout-free burst gives you the best chance of capturing the decisive moment.
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Outdoor & Adventure IP53 sealing and 8-stop IBIS make it the ultimate adventure body for MFT shooters.
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Landscape 8-stop IBIS and weather sealing — extraordinary handheld sharpness in any conditions.
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Portrait Capable with good MFT lenses, though the sensor is smaller than APS-C for background separation.
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Vlogging & Video 4K/120p for slow motion — strong video spec for an action-oriented body.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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