Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Revolutionary affordable MFT cinema camera that democratized BRAW filmmaking.
$1,295
Released Sep 2018
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Released Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 5.4 years newer.
Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Wins
OM-1 II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has lower AF low-light limit (-8 EV vs 0 EV)
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BOM-1 II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 1mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than OM-1 II.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 19 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm Pocket Cinema Camera 4K · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 4K supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Pros
- ✓Affordable BRAW
- ✓Great value
- ✓MFT lens options
Cons
- –No stills AF
- –Crop sensor
- –Screen not tilting
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 4K — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 18.96 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or the OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K reaches 15 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K weighs 580 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is 19 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and OM-1 II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and OM-1 II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 4K launched at $1,295 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is $1,104 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.