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

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

OM System
95 Overall Score
vs
DCG97M

DCG97M

DCG97M
41 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews

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
👍 Autofocus performance 5
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Low light performance 3
👍 Menu usability 2
👎 Missing auto mode 2
👎 Battery charger inclusion 2

DCG97M

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Beginner
OM System
94
DCG97M
40
Sports Wildlife
OM System
91
DCG97M
28
Wedding Events
OM System
90
DCG97M
32
Video
OM System
89
DCG97M
45
Photography
OM System
86
DCG97M
38
Travel
OM System
84
DCG97M
28
Youtube
OM System
82
DCG97M
46
Product Photography
OM System
80
DCG97M
40
Streaming
OM System
79
DCG97M
33
Vlogging
OM System
77
DCG97M
34

Specifications

OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark IIDCG97M
Sensor
TypeStacked BSI Live MOS—
Sizemicro-four-thirdsmicro-four-thirds
Megapixels20.399999618530273 MP★—
ISO Range200★—
ProcessorTruePic XDFD
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
No data
AF TypeAuto and Manual Focus—
Eye AF✓★—
Animal AF✓★—
Subject Detection✓★—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)50 fps★—
Burst (Electronic)120 fps★—
Max Shutter1/32000—
Electronic Shutter✓★—
Video
Max Resolution4K4K
4K FPS60 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★—
10-bit✓★—
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓★—
CodecH.264, H.265—
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓★—
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★2.4M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.51 kg★—
Battery Life520 shots★—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓★—
Bluetooth✓★—
USBUSB-C★USB Type-C
HDMIHDMI—
Hot Shoe✓★—

Pros & Cons

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

  • Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile

DCG97M

  • Strong stabilization (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong evf (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong display (68th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (27th percentile)
  • Below average sensor (29th percentile)
  • Below average burst (32nd percentile)
  • Below average af (34th percentile)

Pricing

DCG97M is $1,185 cheaper (2.5x less).

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-1 OM-1 Mark II

Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.

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

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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