Insta360
GO Ultra
Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2024
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
GO Ultra is 7 months newer.
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Wins
GO Ultra
Wins
OM-1 II
3 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 ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GO Ultra
70 × 49 × 33 mm
161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
GO Ultra is 64mm narrower, 43mm shorter, and 39mm thinner than OM-1 II.
GO Ultra is 438 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GO Ultra · 73mm OM-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
GO Ultra
70 × 49 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.
GO Ultra
70 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GO Ultra: 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
GO Ultra
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
161.4 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only GO Ultra supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only GO Ultra supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GO Ultra
Pros
- ✓Ultra tiny 39g body
- ✓Magnetic mount system
- ✓4K video
- ✓Wearable POV
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Short battery life
- –Limited manual control
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?
Compare live prices for the GO Ultra and OM-1 II at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, GO Ultra or OM-1 II?
GO Ultra scores 6.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for OM-1 II — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GO Ultra and OM-1 II?
GO Ultra is 50 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GO Ultra and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GO Ultra or the OM-1 II?
GO Ultra reaches 15 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GO Ultra and OM-1 II?
GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the GO Ultra is 438 g lighter.
Do the GO Ultra and OM-1 II record 4K video?
GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GO Ultra and OM-1 II weather sealed?
GO Ultra: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GO Ultra and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the GO Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
GO Ultra launched at $299 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The GO Ultra is $2,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and OM System press materials.