Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Updated BMPCC 6K with larger battery, improved LCD hinge, and the same Super 35 HDR sensor.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased May 2022
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Wins
OM-1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 20 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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178 × 97 × 118 mm
1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 43mm wider, 5mm taller, and 45mm thicker than OM-1 II.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 661 g heavier than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 118mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
23.1 × 12.99 mm · APS-C
300 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
1.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
OM-1 II
Micro 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 6K G2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 178, 97, 118
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 supports it
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…
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.78 ×
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Super 35 HDR sensor
- ✓EF mount
- ✓More affordable than 6K Pro
Cons
- –No built-in ND
- –Poor stills AF
- –Battery life still limited
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 or OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for OM-1 II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is 21.2 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 has 7-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 6K G2 or the OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 reaches 20 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 weighs 1260 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 661 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 launched at $1,995 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 is $404 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.