OM System

OM System OM-1 Mark II

A solid mid-range pick in the mirrorless + dslr cameras line-up, with 20 MP up front.

57/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
20 MPMicro Four Thirds
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Why we rate it

  • Stacked sensor
  • BSI sensor
  • In-body stabilisation
  • No eye af
  • No global shutter
Score profile

Where the OM System OM-1 Mark II wins and loses

Scored against the mirrorless + dslr cameras class
SensorStabilisati…Body648383
Sensor
64
Stabilisation
83
Body
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Sensor

Sensor typeMicro Four Thirds
Resolution20 MP
Stacked sensorYes
BSI sensorYes

Stabilisation

In-body stabilisationYes
IBIS axes5
IBIS stops8.5

Body

Weather sealedYes

Release

MountMicro Four Thirds
Head to head

OM System OM-1 Mark II vs Sony Sony Alpha 6700

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SensorStabilisati…Body
OM System OM-1 Mark IISony Alpha 6700
 OM SystemOM System OM-1 Mark IIThis pageSonySony Alpha 6700
Overall score57 /10057 /100
Resolution20 MP26 MPBetter
Sensor typeMicro Four ThirdsAPS-C
Video max resolution6
Who it's for

Is the OM System OM-1 Mark II right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable mirrorless + dslr camera for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need eye af, in which case a higher-tier mirrorless + dslr camera is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the OM System OM-1 Mark II worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other mirrorless + dslr cameras, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the OM System OM-1 Mark II?

Its stacked sensor stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Canon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM?

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM scores 61/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.