OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Released Feb 2024
Panasonic
Lumix ZS200
Pocket travel zoom with 1-inch sensor and 15x Leica lens for vacations.
$799
Released Feb 2018
OM-1 II is 6 years newer.
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OM-1 II
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Lumix ZS200
3 categories tied
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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 Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AOM-1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,330,000)
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 ZS200
111 × 66 × 45 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
OM-1 II is 24mm wider, 25mm taller, and 28mm thicker than Lumix ZS200.
OM-1 II is 259 g heavier than Lumix ZS200.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 45mm Lumix ZS200
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lumix ZS200
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 ZS200: 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
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS200
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 111.2, 66.4, 45.2
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Weight
340 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 ZS200
Pros
- ✓True pocket size
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓24–360mm zoom
Cons
- –Small sensor vs FF
- –No viewfinder grip
- –Older model
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OM System OM-1 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, OM-1 II or Lumix ZS200?
OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix ZS200 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS200?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and Lumix ZS200 is 20.1 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS200 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix ZS200 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the Lumix ZS200?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. Lumix ZS200 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS200?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and Lumix ZS200 weighs 340 g, so the Lumix ZS200 is 259 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS200 record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix ZS200: 4K up to 30p.
Are the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS200 weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. Lumix ZS200: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 370 shots for the Lumix ZS200, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and Lumix ZS200 at $799. The Lumix ZS200 is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.