OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
OM-1 II is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
Lumix BGH1
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 14 fps)
- AOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- BLumix BGH1 has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
OM-1 II is 1mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Lumix BGH1 but it is also 42mm wider.
OM-1 II is 54 g heavier than Lumix BGH1.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 78mm Lumix BGH1
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix BGH1
✓ 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
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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 14 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
Resolution
20.4 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix BGH1 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Lumix BGH1 supports it
Codecs
Adds MP4
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — 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
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
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OM System OM-1 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, OM-1 II or Lumix BGH1?
OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix BGH1 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix BGH1?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix BGH1 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the Lumix BGH1?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix BGH1?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 54 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix BGH1 record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-1 II and Lumix BGH1 weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. Lumix BGH1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 640 shots for the Lumix BGH1, giving the Lumix BGH1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and Lumix BGH1 at $3,499. The OM-1 II is $1,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.