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OM-1 Mark II
20MP stacked Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with excellent weather sealing, computational photography modes, high-speed bursts, and advanced stabilization. It is popular for wildlife, macro, travel, and outdoor photography.
General Information
BrandOM System
NameOM-1 Mark II
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Product Highlights
Fast Subject Capture
A 1,053-point autofocus system and burst shooting up to 50 fps support wildlife, outdoor, and other fast-action photography.
Outdoor-Ready Versatility
Weather sealing, a vari-angle touchscreen, dual UHS-II-compatible card slots, and interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lenses support flexible shooting in the field.
The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a stacked BSI Live MOS sensor, weather sealing, computational photography modes, high-speed burst shooting, advanced stabilization, and 4K/C4K video.
Media Reviews
Digital Camera World
The reviewer describes it as the ultimate outdoor camera, highlighting its excellent weather-sealing, improved autofocus, doubled buffer depth, and industry-leading 8.5 stops of image stabilization as significant upgrades over the original model.
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Amateur Photographer
The camera is framed as a subtle but worthwhile evolution of the original OM-1, with unique features like the live graduated ND filter, improved buffer, and better stabilization making it a compact and capable high-speed camera.
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MobileTechWorld
The review concludes that while it is an iterative improvement rather than a leap in image quality, the autofocus behavior, buffer depth, and stabilization make it a highly specialized tool for wildlife, travel, and mountain photographers who prioritize durability and weight.
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Photo Review9/10
The publication awards the camera a score of 9/10, reflecting strong marks across build, features, autofocusing, and image quality categories.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 1053 | |
| Battery Life | 520 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (Micro Four Thirds system) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 50 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 3 Type C, HDMI micro connector (Type D), GPS (smartphone connection), tethered shooting via USB cable or Wi-Fi | |
| Display Type And Size | 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen TFT color LCD (3:2), approx. 1.62M dots | inches |
| Image Stabilization | In-body sensor-shift 5-axis stabilization (up to 8.5 EV steps) | |
| Iso Range | L80; L100; 200–102400 (steps of 1/3 or 1 EV) with AUTO default 200–25600 and manual LOW≈80, adjustable up to 102400 | |
| Lens Type | Interchangeable Micro Four Thirds system lens (Micro Four Thirds mount) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 240 fps | fps |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.4 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked BSI Live MOS (Micro Four Thirds) | |
| Storage Support | SD, SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible, UHS-II compatible, dual card slots | |
| Video Resolution | 4K (3840x2160) / C4K (4096x2160) / Full HD (1920x1080) | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder (eye sensor), OLED EVF | |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | |
| Weight | 599 g | g |
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