OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Sony
PXW-Z200
AI-powered XDCAM with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 20x G Lens zoom, 4K60/120p, 12G-SDI, XAVC MXF, variable ND, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
PXW-Z200 is 7 months newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
PXW-Z200
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AOM-1 II has lower Weight (599 g vs 1960 g)
- AOM-1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BPXW-Z200 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 × 371 mm
1960 g (4.32 lb / 69.14 oz)
OM-1 II is 41mm narrower, 110mm shorter, and 298mm thinner than PXW-Z200.
OM-1 II is 1361 g lighter than PXW-Z200.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 371mm PXW-Z200
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
PXW-Z200
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
1.9× 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
PXW-Z200: 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 -4 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
599 g vs 1960 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z200
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC MXF, XAVC S-I, XAVC HS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 175.6, 201.3, 371.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only PXW-Z200 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only PXW-Z200 supports it
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.78 ×
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
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
PXW-Z200
Pros
- ✓12G-SDI + timecode in/out for broadcast
- ✓XAVC MXF / XAVC S-I / XAVC HS codecs
- ✓AI subject recognition AF + auto framing
- ✓4K up to 60p / 120p slow motion
- ✓Variable ND (1/4–1/128) + S-Cinetone
Cons
- –Premium over HXR-NX800
- –Heavy at 1.96 kg body-only
- –Some MXF features require firmware 2.0+
- –C3 Portal streaming is paid add-on
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, OM-1 II or PXW-Z200?
OM-1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for PXW-Z200 — 599g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and PXW-Z200?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and PXW-Z200 is 14 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and PXW-Z200 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z200 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the PXW-Z200?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. PXW-Z200 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and PXW-Z200?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and PXW-Z200 weighs 1960 g, so the OM-1 II is 1361 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and PXW-Z200 record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. PXW-Z200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-1 II and PXW-Z200 weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. PXW-Z200: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 640 shots for the PXW-Z200, giving the PXW-Z200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and PXW-Z200 at $3,999. The OM-1 II is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.