OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Released Feb 2024
Ricoh
WG-8
Rugged waterproof compact with 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, 4K video, GPS, and macro lights.
$399
Released Jul 2024
WG-8 is 5 months newer.
Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
WG-8
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BWG-8 has lower Weight (242 g vs 599 g)
- AOM-1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AOM-1 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 125)
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)
WG-8
118 × 66 × 33 mm
242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
OM-1 II is 17mm wider, 26mm taller, and 40mm thicker than WG-8.
OM-1 II is 357 g heavier than WG-8.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 33mm WG-8
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
WG-8: 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
1053 vs 9 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, MOV
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Reasons to choose
WG-8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Pet
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.2, 65.5, 33.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
242 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
WG-8
Pros
- ✓Waterproof and dustproof
- ✓4K video
- ✓GPS and compass
- ✓Macro stand included
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited manual control
- –No RAW focus
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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 WG-8?
OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for WG-8 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and WG-8?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and WG-8 is 20 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and WG-8 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while wG-8 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and WG-8?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and WG-8 weighs 242 g, so the WG-8 is 357 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and WG-8 record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. WG-8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the OM-1 II and WG-8 weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. WG-8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 340 shots for the WG-8, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and WG-8 at $399. The WG-8 is $2,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.