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OM-1 II

Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.

$2,399

Released Feb 2024

vs

OM System

OM-D E-M10 Mark III

Entry MFT with IBIS and approachable design for beginners.

$649

Released Aug 2017

OM-1 II is 6.4 years newer.

Wins

8categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

2categories

OM-D E-M10 Mark III

7 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

OM-1 II wins 5 categories·OM-D E-M10 Mark III wins 0 categories
  • AOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
  • AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AOM-1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • AOM-1 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 fps)

Key specs at a glance

OM-1 IIOM-D E-M10 Mark III
Resolution20.4 MP16 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst120 fps11 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight599 g580 g
Battery520 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

OM-1 II

135 × 92 × 73 mm

599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

OM-D E-M10 Mark III

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

OM-1 II is 1mm wider, 1mm taller, and 1mm thicker than OM-D E-M10 Mark III.

OM-1 II is 19 g heavier than OM-D E-M10 Mark III.

Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 72mm OM-D E-M10 Mark III

Sensor size, to scale

OM-1 II

17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

226 mm² area

OM-D E-M10 Mark III

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

OM-1 II

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

OM-D E-M10 Mark III

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

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

Use caseOM-1 IIOM-D E-M10 Mark III
Portrait
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
2.5Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

OM-1 II

  • AF low-light limit

    -8 EV vs -7 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 11 fps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only OM-1 II supports it

Reasons to choose

OM-D E-M10 Mark III

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 91, 72

  • AA filter

    Only OM-D E-M10 Mark III supports it

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

  • Weight

    580 g vs 599 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF points / zonesBoth 1053
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps
  • Card slotsBoth 1

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

OM-1 II

Pros

  • 120fps stills
  • Stacked MFT
  • IP53 weather sealing
  • Computational features

Cons

  • MFT sensor size
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Menu complexity

OM-D E-M10 Mark III

Pros

  • IBIS at entry price
  • Compact
  • Easy menus

Cons

  • 16MP
  • No weather sealing
  • Older

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Full specifications

= category winner

OM-1 II
OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Resolution
20.4 MP+27%
16 MP
Sensor type
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.4 x 13.0 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
OM-1 II
OM-D E-M10 Mark III
AF system
1053-point Cross Quad Pixel phase detection AF
Cross-type PDAF
AF points / zones
1053
1053
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-8 EV
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
People, Birds, Animals, Motorsports, Airplanes, Trains
Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
OM-1 II
OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps+67%
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
120 fps10.9× more
11 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
60 frames
OM-1 II
OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Max resolution
4K / C4K
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
60 fps
60 fps
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps
150 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
OM-Log / HLG
Standard profiles
Codecs
H.264, H.265, MOV
H.265, H.264
OM-1 II
OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Weight
599 g
580 g−19 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7 mm
134 × 91 × 72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, OM-1 II or OM-D E-M10 Mark III?

OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for OM-D E-M10 Mark III — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and OM-D E-M10 Mark III?

OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and OM-D E-M10 Mark III is 16 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the OM-1 II and OM-D E-M10 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?

OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-D E-M10 Mark III does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the OM-D E-M10 Mark III?

OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. OM-D E-M10 Mark III reaches 11 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and OM-D E-M10 Mark III?

OM-1 II weighs 599 g and OM-D E-M10 Mark III weighs 580 g, so the OM-D E-M10 Mark III is 19 g lighter.

Do the OM-1 II and OM-D E-M10 Mark III record 4K video?

OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. OM-D E-M10 Mark III: 4K up to 60p.

Are the OM-1 II and OM-D E-M10 Mark III weather sealed?

OM-1 II: Yes. OM-D E-M10 Mark III: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 640 shots for the OM-D E-M10 Mark III, giving the OM-D E-M10 Mark III the edge.

How much does each cost?

OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and OM-D E-M10 Mark III at $649. The OM-D E-M10 Mark III is $1,750 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.