Blackmagic
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Handheld 6K Super 35 cinema camera with 6144 × 3456 HDR sensor, dual native ISO, active EF mount, built-in motorized ND filters, 1500-nit tilting screen, and USB-C direct recording.
$2,835
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
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 3 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Wins
OM-1 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 400)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 50 fps)
- BOM-1 II has lower Weight (599 g vs 1240 g)
- APocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 × 112 mm
1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 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 Pro is 45mm wider, 31mm taller, and 39mm thicker than OM-1 II.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 641 g heavier than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro · 73mm OM-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 123 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 92 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
180 × 112 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
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 Pro: mount data unavailable
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 6K Pro
Codecs
Adds Blackmagic RAW 3:1, Blackmagic RAW 5:1, Blackmagic RAW 8:1…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 180, 123, 112
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0, USB-C external media
Internal RAW video
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro supports it
Resolution
21.2 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
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
ISO min (native)
80 vs 400 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
Weight
599 g vs 1240 g — lower is better
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
Pros
- ✓6K BRAW internal
- ✓Built-in ND
- ✓EF mount versatility
Cons
- –Poor stills AF
- –Large for pocket name
- –Battery hungry
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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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is 21.2 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro does not have IBIS, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro or the OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro reaches 50 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and OM-1 II?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro weighs 1240 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 641 g lighter.
Do the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and OM-1 II record 4K video?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: 6K (6144 × 3456) (max), 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro and OM-1 II weather sealed?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro: No. OM-1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro launched at $2,835 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The OM-1 II is $436 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Blackmagic and OM System press materials.