OM System OM-1 Mark II vs masterbee P79
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
masterbee P79
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent low-light performance
- Intuitive menu system
- Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
- No Auto mode
- External battery charger not included
- Expensive external charger
- Learning curve for new users
- Rubber charging port cover may wear out
masterbee P79
This instant-print camera is a hit with kids aged 3 to 9, praised for its ease of use, durability, and fun features like games and instant black-and-white prints. Parents love that it stores color images digitally and prints via thermal paper, requiring no ink. The only common drawback is the lack of color printing, but the black-and-white output is considered stylish and sharp.
Pros
- Easy for kids to use
- Durable and survives drops
- Instant black-and-white prints
- No ink required (thermal printing)
- Stores color images digitally
Cons
- Only prints in black and white
- Paper tearing requires care
- Menu translation can be quirky
- Video not stabilized
- Night photos are poor
Scores
Specifications
| OM System OM-1 Mark II | masterbee P79 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked BSI Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 200★ | — |
| Processor | TruePic X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Single AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Con | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3"★ | 2.4" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.51 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- 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 affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
masterbee P79
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Pricing
masterbee P79 offers 11.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 26 of 33 specs.
