Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
OM-1 II
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BOM-1 II has lower Weight (599 g vs 1750 g)
- BOM-1 II has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
EOS C500 Mark II is 27mm wider, 46mm taller, and 90mm thicker than OM-1 II.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1151 g heavier than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C500 Mark II: 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
EOS C500 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower 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 30 fps — higher is better
Weight
599 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Resolution
20.4 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓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)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS C500 Mark II or OM-1 II?
EOS C500 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for OM-1 II — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and OM-1 II?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the OM-1 II?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and OM-1 II?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the OM-1 II is 1151 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and OM-1 II record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and OM-1 II weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The OM-1 II is $13,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.