OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
OM-1 II is 5 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AOM-1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 50 fps)
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 FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)
OM-1 II is 1mm narrower, 6mm shorter, and 59mm thinner than Lumix FZ1000 II.
OM-1 II is 211 g lighter than Lumix FZ1000 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
1.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix FZ1000 II: mount data unavailable
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…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ1000 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — 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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 FZ1000 II
Pros
- ✓25–400mm equivalent zoom
- ✓4K video
- ✓No lens swapping needed
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large body for compact class
- –Contrast AF
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 FZ1000 II?
OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix FZ1000 II?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix FZ1000 II have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the Lumix FZ1000 II?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix FZ1000 II?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g, so the OM-1 II is 211 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix FZ1000 II record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the OM-1 II and Lumix FZ1000 II weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. Lumix FZ1000 II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 440 shots for the Lumix FZ1000 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and Lumix FZ1000 II at $899. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.