OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Xtra
Edge
Lightweight 149g action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps, 52ft waterproofing, dual touchscreens, and 180-min battery.
$199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2026
Edge is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
Edge
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- BEdge has lower Weight (149 g vs 599 g)
- AOM-1 II has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 10 MP)
- BEdge 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
Edge
71 × 44 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
OM-1 II is 64mm wider, 47mm taller, and 40mm thicker than Edge.
OM-1 II is 450 g heavier than Edge.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 33mm Edge
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Edge
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 mm² area
3.3× 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
Edge: 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 points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
20.4 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Edge
Codecs
Adds H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds TiltGuard, MotionMaster
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
149 g vs 599 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
Edge
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor at $199
- ✓52ft waterproof (no case)
- ✓149g ultra-lightweight
- ✓3-hour battery
Cons
- –No built-in storage
- –Fixed lens
- –No pre-recording
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 wildlife, OM-1 II or Edge?
OM-1 II scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Edge — 120fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and Edge?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and Edge is 10 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and Edge have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Edge uses Electronic stabilization (TiltGuard + MotionMaster) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and Edge?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and Edge weighs 149 g, so the Edge is 450 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and Edge record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. Edge: 4K up to 120p.
Are the OM-1 II and Edge weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. Edge: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 640 shots for the Edge, giving the Edge the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and Edge at $199. The Edge is $2,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.