OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
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What Buyers Say
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
This user switched from the Lumix G9M2 to the OM System OM-1 Mark II for "run and gun" shooting and found it excellent, especially for mountain bike races. They praise its fast sensor readout, highlights exposure mode that improves shadow detail in raw files, and 10-bit video. However, the reviewer notes the lack of a true auto mode and the inability to edit previous forum posts, while also pointing out that custom modes can save configuration changes. The Q&A section contains numerous unanswered questions and a complaint about inaccurate product specs regarding integrated flash and included memory card.
Pros
- fast sensor readout
- highlights exposure mode improves shadow detail
- 10-bit video recording
- custom modes save configuration changes
- 2x crop assignable to lens button
Cons
- no true auto mode
- cannot edit previous forum posts
- inaccurate product specs on flash and memory card
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Scores
Specifications
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II | Sony Alpha 7 Sony A7IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | stacked BSI Live MOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 33 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto and Manual Focus | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.51 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
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- Strong evf (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong video (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
