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OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-1 II

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The OM-1 wins 1 of 3 scored specs (burst); the OM-1 II wins 2 (stabilization). The OM-1 isn't sold new at the stores we track.

1 WINSBuy it if you want: burst.A fast, rugged stacked-sensor Micro Four Thirds flagship with excellent stabilization and AI subject detection, still a strong choice for wildlife and sports shooters wanting a light kit.
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2 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization.
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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • OM System OM-1135 × 92 × 73 mm · 599 g
  • OM System OM-1 II134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7 mm · 599 g

Where they differ

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PRICE & SCORE
PriceNot sold new$2,000
CameraFits score8.28.5BEST
PHOTO
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.120 fpsBEST50 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8 stops8.5 stopsBEST
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, trains · down to −8 EVPeople, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −8 EV
VIDEO
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.—None, full width
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.—10-bit 4:2:0
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.NoneProRes RAW over HDMI
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.—No
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.—No
BODY & HANDLING
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.5.76M-dot, 0.83×5.76M-dot, 1.65×

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