OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

OM System
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon 1659

Nikon 1659

Nikon
88 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 2024

75 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 1
👍 Video capability 1
👍 User experience 1
👎 Auto mode absence 1
👎 Product specs accuracy 1
👍 Customization 1

Nikon 1659

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Beginner
OM System
94
Nikon
91
Sports Wildlife
OM System
91
Nikon
86
Wedding Events
OM System
90
Nikon
87
Video
OM System
90
Nikon
85
Photography
OM System
87
Nikon
84
Youtube
OM System
85
Nikon
82
Travel
OM System
84
Nikon
82
Product Photography
OM System
80
Nikon
82
Streaming
OM System
78
Nikon
75
Vlogging
OM System
77
Nikon
73

Specifications

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark IINikon 1659
Sensor
TypeStacked BSI Live MOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirdsfull-frame
Megapixels20.399999618530273 MP24.5 MP★
ISO Range200100★
ProcessorTruePic XEXPEED 6
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
273
AF TypeAuto and Manual FocusPhase Detection: 273
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)120 fps★14 fps
Burst (Electronic)120 fps120 fps
Max Shutter1/320001/8000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★100 fps
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
CodecH.264, H.265H.264
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3.2"★
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★3.7M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.51 kg★0.62 kg
Battery Life520 shots★400 shots
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C
HDMIHDMIMini-HDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

OM System OM-1 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 user sentiment (24th percentile)

Nikon 1659

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile

Pricing

Nikon 1659 is $703 cheaper (1.5x less).

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Black 20240.044score per dollar
vs
Nikon 16590.068score per dollar

Nikon 1659 offers 1.5x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II

Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II Better at:

VideoYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports Wildlife

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