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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
Edge Pro

Xtra

Edge Pro

Flagship action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps in 4:3, Night View mode, 32× slow motion, 20m waterproof, and 230-min cold-resistant battery.

$299

Launch price

Released Oct 2025

Edge Pro is 1.7 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

3categories

Edge Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

OM-1 II wins 2 categories·Edge Pro wins 3 categories
  • BEdge Pro has lower Weight (147 g vs 599 g)
  • AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
  • BEdge Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • BEdge Pro has higher Resolution (40 MP vs 20.4 MP)
  • AOM-1 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 100)

Key specs at a glance

OM-1 IIEdge Pro
Resolution20.4 MP40 MP
SensorMFT1/1.3"-Type
ISO max102,40051,200
Burst120 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight599 g147 g
Battery520 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

Edge Pro front view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 × 33 mm

147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)

OM-1 II is 64mm wider, 47mm taller, and 40mm thicker than Edge Pro.

OM-1 II is 452 g heavier than Edge Pro.

Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 33mm Edge Pro

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

OM-1 II

135 × 92 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro back view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro top view

Edge Pro

71 × 33 mm

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

Edge Pro: 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 IIEdge Pro
Portrait
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
2.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
7.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair

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

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only OM-1 II supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only OM-1 II supports it

  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)

    Only OM-1 II supports it

  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only OM-1 II supports it

Reasons to choose

Edge Pro

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds MotionMaster, TiltGuard, 360 Lock

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    147 g vs 599 g — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds AVC, HEVC

  • Resolution

    40 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 1080p max frame rateBoth 240 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

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 Pro

Pros

  • 4K/120fps 4:3 + 13.5 stops DR
  • 4K/60fps Night View AI mode
  • 20m waterproof (no case)
  • 230 min battery; –20 °C rated

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • Night View limited to 8-bit
  • Larger/heavier than Edge

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

OM-1 II
Edge Pro
Resolution
20.4 MP
40 MP+96%
Sensor type
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
CMOS
Sensor size
17.4 x 13.0 mm
1/1.3"-Type
AA filter
No
No
OM-1 II
Edge Pro
Aperture
2.8
Field of view
155 °
OM-1 II
Edge Pro
Processor
TruePic X
Xtra AI processor with color temperature sensor
OM-1 II
Edge Pro
ISO min (native)
80−20 less
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+1 stop
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
12,800
OM-1 II
Edge Pro
Shutter type
Computerised focal-plane shutter + electronic shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for vlogging, OM-1 II or Edge Pro?

OM-1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Edge Pro — 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs.

What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and Edge Pro?

OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and Edge Pro is 40 MP, so the Edge Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the OM-1 II and Edge Pro have in-body image stabilization?

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

What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and Edge Pro?

OM-1 II weighs 599 g and Edge Pro weighs 147 g, so the Edge Pro is 452 g lighter.

Do the OM-1 II and Edge Pro record 4K video?

OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. Edge Pro: 4K up to 120p.

Are the OM-1 II and Edge Pro weather sealed?

OM-1 II: Yes. Edge Pro: Yes.

How much does each cost?

OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and Edge Pro at $299. The Edge Pro is $2,100 less.

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

Product images courtesy of OM System and Xtra press materials.