GoPro
MISSION 1 PRO
Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.
$700
Launch priceReleased May 2026
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
MISSION 1 PRO is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
E2-M4
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BE2-M4 has lower AF low-light limit (-6.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- BE2-M4 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BE2-M4 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 10.28 MP)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareMISSION 1 PRO
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 43mm wider and 25mm taller than E2-M4.
MISSION 1 PRO is 210 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm MISSION 1 PRO · 72mm E2-M4
Sensor size, to scale
MISSION 1 PRO
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
MISSION 1 PRO: mount data unavailable
E2-M4
✓ 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
MISSION 1 PRO
Resolution
50 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
AF low-light limit
-6.5 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
Codecs
Adds ZRAW
Weight
370 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 66
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
MISSION 1 PRO
Pros
- ✓8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- ✓50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
- ✓8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
- ✓20m waterproof without housing
Cons
- –Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
- –Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
- –New platform — limited third-party support
- –Subscriber discount required for best price
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
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GoPro MISSION 1 PRO
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, MISSION 1 PRO or E2-M4?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for E2-M4 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and E2-M4?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the E2-M4?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and E2-M4?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 580 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 210 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and E2-M4 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and E2-M4 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The MISSION 1 PRO is $599 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.