OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
RED
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.
$44,500
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
OM-1 II is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has lower Weight (599 g vs 3620 g)
- AOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 × 150 mm
3620 g (7.98 lb / 127.69 oz)
OM-1 II is 16mm shorter and 77mm thinner than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV but it is also 19mm wider.
OM-1 II is 3021 g lighter than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 150mm V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-1 II
135 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
40.96 × 21.6 mm · Full Frame
885 mm² area
3.9× 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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 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 -6.5 EV — lower is better
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
Weight
599 g vs 3620 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Reasons to choose
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.5, 108, 149.63
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Pros
- ✓8K VV global shutter
- ✓120fps 8K
- ✓Pro I/O
- ✓REDCODE RAW ecosystem
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Massive data rates
- –Requires pro crew
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 video, OM-1 II or V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV scores 9.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for OM-1 II — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 35.4 MP, so the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weighs 3620 g, so the OM-1 II is 3021 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 8K VV (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the OM-1 II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 520 shots for the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV, giving the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV at $44,500. The OM-1 II is $42,101 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.