Who is the OM System - OM-1 Mark II for?
Budget-tier camera. The 67.4 score sits in C-tier (58–67) — the formula flags meaningful weaknesses against premium peers.
Reasonable if cost is the deciding factor and the spec weaknesses don’t matter for your use. Check the spec table carefully before buying.
Mars Score is computed from 12 measured specs against the transparent formula for the cameras category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
OM System - OM-1 Mark II: advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every cameras we track, here is where the OM System - OM-1 Mark II pulls ahead — and where it gives ground.
- ▲Includes In-body stabilization — a feature not every cameras offers.
- ▲AF points: 1053 — well above the typical cameras.
- ▲Weight: 599 g — well above the typical cameras.
- ▼Megapixels: 20 MP — among the weakest in the cameras category.
- ▼Sensor size: Four Thirds — below the typical cameras.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- Megapixels
- 20MP
- Sensor size
- Four Thirds
- Max video
- 4K60
- Weight
- 599g
All specifications
Sensor
- Sensor size?
- Four Thirds
- Megapixels
- 20 MP
- Max ISO
- 102400
Video
- Max video
- 4K60
- RAW video
- false
- Log profile?
- true
Body & Controls
- Weight
- 599 g
- Weather sealed?
- true
- Dual card slots?
- true
Latest from the lab
All lab reports →Popular comparisons featuring the OM System - OM-1 Mark II
The 12 closest matchups in the Cameras category, sorted by Mars Score proximity — the fights most worth your time.
How OM System - OM-1 Mark II fits the Cameras field
OM System - OM-1 Mark II is listed in the Cameras catalog with a Mars Score of 67.4. It currently ranks 17 of 19 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- Megapixels
- 20 MP
- Sensor size
- Four Thirds
- Max video
- 4K60
- Weight
- 599 g
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by megapixels, sensor size, max video. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
Closest alternatives
Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for OM System - OM-1 Mark II?+
OM System - OM-1 Mark II scores 67.4 on the transparent Mars Score formula for cameras, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does OM System - OM-1 Mark II belong to?+
OM System - OM-1 Mark II is a OM System camera catalogued in the Cameras category.
When was OM System - OM-1 Mark II released?+
OM System - OM-1 Mark II was released on 2024-01-30.
What is the megapixels of OM System - OM-1 Mark II?+
OM System - OM-1 Mark II has a megapixels of 20 MP.
What is the sensor size of OM System - OM-1 Mark II?+
OM System - OM-1 Mark II has a sensor size of Four Thirds.
What is the max video of OM System - OM-1 Mark II?+
OM System - OM-1 Mark II has a max video of 4K60.