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OM-1 II

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

$2,399

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

vs
KOMODO 6K

RED

KOMODO 6K

Compact Super 35 global-shutter cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, Canon RF mount, 16+ stops DR, and a built-in 2.9-inch touchscreen.

$5,995

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

OM-1 II is 3.3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

0categories

KOMODO 6K

Video & Hybrid

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

OM-1 II wins 4 categories·KOMODO 6K wins 0 categories
  • AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
  • AOM-1 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 800)
  • AOM-1 II has lower Weight (599 g vs 1000 g)
  • AOM-1 II has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 19.9 MP)

Key specs at a glance

OM-1 IIKOMODO 6K
Resolution20.4 MP19.9 MP
SensorMFT27.03 × 14.26 mm
ISO max102,4003,200
Burst120 fps120 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight599 g1000 g
Battery520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

OM-1 II

135 × 92 × 73 mm

599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

KOMODO 6K front view

KOMODO 6K

102 × 102 × 102 mm

1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)

OM-1 II is 10mm shorter and 29mm thinner than KOMODO 6K but it is also 33mm wider.

OM-1 II is 401 g lighter than KOMODO 6K.

Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 102mm KOMODO 6K

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

OM-1 II

135 × 92 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

KOMODO 6K back view

KOMODO 6K

102 × 102 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

OM-1 II

135 × 73 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

KOMODO 6K top view

KOMODO 6K

102 × 102 mm

Sensor size, to scale

OM-1 II

17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

226 mm² area

KOMODO 6K

27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C

385 mm² area

1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

OM-1 II

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

KOMODO 6K: 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

Use caseOM-1 IIKOMODO 6K
Portrait
4.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
2.5Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

OM-1 II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Animals…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, H.265, MOV

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 800 — lower is better

  • Eye AF

    Only OM-1 II supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only OM-1 II supports it

Reasons to choose

KOMODO 6K

  • Codecs

    Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 102, 102, 102

  • Card types

    Adds CFast 2.0

  • Internal RAW video

    Only KOMODO 6K supports it

Both cameras share

  • Burst (electronic)Both 120 fps
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)

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

KOMODO 6K

Pros

  • Global shutter Super 35 6K sensor
  • 16+ stops dynamic range
  • REDCODE RAW up to 120fps in 2K
  • Compact 952g aluminum body
  • 12G-SDI + integrated touchscreen

Cons

  • Single CFast 2.0 slot
  • RF mount needs adapters for PL/EF
  • Small integrated monitor
  • No in-body ND filters

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Full specifications

= category winner

OM-1 II
KOMODO 6K
Resolution
20.4 MP+3%
19.9 MP
Sensor type
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
Super 35 Global Shutter CMOS
Sensor size
17.4 x 13.0 mm
27.03 × 14.26 mm
AA filter
No
No
OM-1 II
KOMODO 6K
Processor
TruePic X
RED IPP2
OM-1 II
KOMODO 6K
ISO min (native)
80−720 less
800
ISO max (native)
102,400+5 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
OM-1 II
KOMODO 6K
Shutter type
Computerised focal-plane shutter + electronic shutter
Global shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, OM-1 II or KOMODO 6K?

OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for KOMODO 6K — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and KOMODO 6K?

OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and KOMODO 6K is 19.9 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the OM-1 II and KOMODO 6K have in-body image stabilization?

OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while KOMODO 6K does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the KOMODO 6K?

OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. KOMODO 6K reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and KOMODO 6K?

OM-1 II weighs 599 g and KOMODO 6K weighs 1000 g, so the OM-1 II is 401 g lighter.

Do the OM-1 II and KOMODO 6K record 4K video?

OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. KOMODO 6K: 6K 17:9 (6144 × 3240) (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the OM-1 II and KOMODO 6K weather sealed?

OM-1 II: Yes. KOMODO 6K: No.

How much does each cost?

OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and KOMODO 6K at $5,995. The OM-1 II is $3,596 less.

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

Product images courtesy of OM System and RED press materials.