OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Released Feb 2024
Panasonic
Lumix ZS80
Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.
$449
Released Feb 2019
OM-1 II is 5 years newer.
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OM-1 II
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Lumix ZS80
4 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 ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
- AOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- 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 ZS80
112 × 69 × 42 mm
328 g (0.72 lb / 11.57 oz)
OM-1 II is 23mm wider, 23mm taller, and 31mm thicker than Lumix ZS80.
OM-1 II is 271 g heavier than Lumix ZS80.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 42mm Lumix ZS80
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lumix ZS80
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
8.1× 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 ZS80: 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 -3 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS80
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 68.8, 41.6
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
328 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 80
- ✓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
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 ZS80
Pros
- ✓30x 24-720mm equivalent zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Tilting selfie screen
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Compact controls
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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 ZS80?
OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix ZS80 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS80?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and Lumix ZS80 is 20.3 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS80 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix ZS80 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the Lumix ZS80?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. Lumix ZS80 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS80?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g, so the Lumix ZS80 is 271 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS80 record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix ZS80: 4K up to 30p.
Are the OM-1 II and Lumix ZS80 weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. Lumix ZS80: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS80, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and Lumix ZS80 at $449. The Lumix ZS80 is $1,950 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.