OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Sony
ZV-1 II
Creator compact with 18–50mm zoom, Product Showcase, and vlog-first controls.
$899
Launch priceReleased May 2023
OM-1 II is 9 months newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
ZV-1 II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 24 fps)
- AOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 315)
- BZV-1 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 10 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
ZV-1 II
106 × 60 × 47 mm
292 g (0.64 lb / 10.30 oz)
OM-1 II is 29mm wider, 32mm taller, and 26mm thicker than ZV-1 II.
OM-1 II is 307 g heavier than ZV-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 47mm ZV-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-1 II
135 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1 II
106 × 60 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
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1 II
106 × 47 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
ZV-1 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
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
ZV-1 II: 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…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
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 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 24 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 315 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 46.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC…
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
292 g vs 599 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only ZV-1 II supports it
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
ZV-1 II
Pros
- ✓Built for vlogging
- ✓18–50mm versatile zoom
- ✓Bokeh Switch
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –No EVF
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 sports, OM-1 II or ZV-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for ZV-1 II — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and ZV-1 II?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and ZV-1 II is 20.1 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and ZV-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-1 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the ZV-1 II?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. ZV-1 II reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and ZV-1 II?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and ZV-1 II weighs 292 g, so the ZV-1 II is 307 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and ZV-1 II record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. ZV-1 II: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the OM-1 II and ZV-1 II weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. ZV-1 II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 290 shots for the ZV-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and ZV-1 II at $899. The ZV-1 II is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System and Sony press materials.