JVC
GY-HC500U
Connected Cam 1-inch camcorder with 20x zoom, 4K60p ProRes 422 10-bit, HLG/J-Log1, 3G-SDI, weather sealing, and SRT streaming.
$3,395
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
GY-HC500U
Wins
OM-1 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BOM-1 II has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 9.35 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGY-HC500U
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
GY-HC500U is 1mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than OM-1 II.
GY-HC500U is 19 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm GY-HC500U · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
GY-HC500U
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GY-HC500U: 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
GY-HC500U
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only GY-HC500U supports it
Internal RAW video
Only GY-HC500U supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only GY-HC500U supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -3 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
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
20.4 MP vs 9.35 MP — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GY-HC500U
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor + 20x f/2.8–4.5 zoom
- ✓4K60p Apple ProRes 422 internal
- ✓HLG / J-Log1 HDR
- ✓3G-SDI + weather-resistant body
- ✓SRT / RTMP streaming
Cons
- –Heavy at 3.6 kg configured
- –SSD ProRes needs optional adapter
- –Premium over GY-HM250
- –9.35MP effective sensor
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, GY-HC500U or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for GY-HC500U — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the GY-HC500U and OM-1 II?
GY-HC500U is 9.35 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GY-HC500U and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
GY-HC500U has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GY-HC500U or the OM-1 II?
GY-HC500U reaches 20 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GY-HC500U and OM-1 II?
GY-HC500U weighs 580 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the GY-HC500U is 19 g lighter.
Do the GY-HC500U and OM-1 II record 4K video?
GY-HC500U: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GY-HC500U and OM-1 II weather sealed?
GY-HC500U: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the GY-HC500U and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the GY-HC500U the edge.
How much does each cost?
GY-HC500U launched at $3,395 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The OM-1 II is $996 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.