Canon
PowerShot V1
Compact creator camera with a 22.3MP 1.4-type sensor, built-in 16–50mm f/2.8–4.5 zoom, cooling fan, and Canon Log 3.
$899
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
PowerShot V1 is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot V1
Wins
OM-1 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- APowerShot V1 has higher AF points / zones (3431 vs 1053)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- APowerShot V1 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot V1
118 × 68 × 53 mm
426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
PowerShot V1 is 17mm narrower, 24mm shorter, and 20mm thinner than OM-1 II.
PowerShot V1 is 173 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm PowerShot V1 · 73mm OM-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot V1
118 × 68 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.
PowerShot V1
118 × 53 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot V1
18.4 × 12.3 mm · 1.4-type
226 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
PowerShot V1: 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
PowerShot V1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.3, 68, 52.5
AF points / zones
3431 vs 1053 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only PowerShot V1 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
426 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only OM-1 II supports it
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot V1
Pros
- ✓Large 1.4-type sensor for a compact
- ✓Built-in 16–50mm f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓4K 60p and Canon Log 3
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- ✓Cooling fan for longer recording
Cons
- –Fixed lens limits flexibility
- –4K 60p uses cropped mode
- –No built-in EVF
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot V1 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for PowerShot V1 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot V1 and OM-1 II?
PowerShot V1 is 22.3 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the PowerShot V1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the PowerShot V1 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot V1 does not have IBIS, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot V1 or the OM-1 II?
PowerShot V1 reaches 30 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot V1 and OM-1 II?
PowerShot V1 weighs 426 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the PowerShot V1 is 173 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot V1 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
PowerShot V1: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot V1 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
PowerShot V1: No. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 400 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot V1 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot V1 launched at $899 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The PowerShot V1 is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.