OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Z CAM
E2-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
OM-1 II is 3.7 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
E2-S6
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AOM-1 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 500)
- AOM-1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BE2-S6 has higher Max video bit rate (300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AOM-1 II has lower Weight (599 g vs 1090 g)
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
E2-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
OM-1 II is 8mm shorter and 50mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 44mm wider.
OM-1 II is 491 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 122mm E2-S6
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1 II
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
E2-S6
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
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
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 6,400 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 500 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only OM-1 II supports it
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Max video bit rate
300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only E2-S6 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes, ZRAW
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only E2-S6 supports it
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
E2-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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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 E2-S6?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for E2-S6 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and E2-S6?
OM-1 II is 20.4 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the E2-S6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-1 II and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the E2-S6?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and E2-S6?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the OM-1 II is 491 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and E2-S6 record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the OM-1 II and E2-S6 weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $404 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.