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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

Ricoh

WG-90

Rugged waterproof compact with 16MP sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, microscope mode, and ring light.

$329

Launch price

Released Nov 2023

OM-1 II is 3 months newer.

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Wins

6categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

1categories

WG-90

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

OM-1 II wins 4 categories·WG-90 wins 1 categories
  • AOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
  • AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
  • AOM-1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BWG-90 has lower Weight (194 g vs 599 g)
  • AOM-1 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs 300 shots)

Key specs at a glance

OM-1 IIWG-90
Resolution20.4 MP16 MP
SensorMFT1/2.3 inch
ISO max102,4006,400
Burst120 fps
4K60 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight599 g194 g
Battery520 shots300 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

WG-90

123 × 62 × 30 mm

194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

OM-1 II is 12mm wider, 30mm taller, and 43mm thicker than WG-90.

OM-1 II is 405 g heavier than WG-90.

Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 30mm WG-90

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 lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

WG-90: 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 IIWG-90
Portrait
4.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
2.5Limited✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
2.0Limited

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

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, MOV

  • Eye AF

    Only OM-1 II supports it

Reasons to choose

WG-90

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Pet

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 122.5, 61.5, 29.5

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Weight

    194 g vs 599 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 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-90

Pros

  • Waterproof and shockproof
  • 5x optical zoom
  • Microscope mode
  • Compact rugged body

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Full HD only
  • Basic LCD

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

OM-1 II
WG-90
Resolution
20.4 MP+27%
16 MP
Sensor type
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
1/2.3" CMOS
Sensor size
17.4 x 13.0 mm
1/2.3 inch
AA filter
No
OM-1 II
WG-90
Aperture
F3.5-F5.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
28-140 mm
OM-1 II
WG-90
Processor
TruePic X
Image processor
OM-1 II
WG-90
ISO min (native)
80−45 less
125
ISO max (native)
102,400+4 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
OM-1 II
WG-90
Shutter type
Computerised focal-plane shutter + electronic shutter
Mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, OM-1 II or WG-90?

OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for WG-90 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and WG-90?

OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and WG-90 is 16 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the OM-1 II and WG-90 have in-body image stabilization?

OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while WG-90 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and WG-90?

OM-1 II weighs 599 g and WG-90 weighs 194 g, so the WG-90 is 405 g lighter.

Do the OM-1 II and WG-90 record 4K video?

OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. WG-90: Full HD.

Are the OM-1 II and WG-90 weather sealed?

OM-1 II: Yes. WG-90: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 300 shots for the WG-90, giving the OM-1 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and WG-90 at $329. The WG-90 is $2,070 less.

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