Let’s compare the two cameras and find out the major difference between the two. Olympus OM 1 vs OM System 1 Mark II
1. The Olympus OM-1 Mark II camera has arrived and, as you can see, Olympus is trending with this camera. In the design part, it’s written at the camera’s center “OM System” instead of the Olympus logo, which is not good to see.
| Specification | Olympus OM-1 | Olympus OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Image Processor | TruePic X | Same as OM-1, but redesigned |
| RAM | Not specified | Improved compared to OM-1 |
| Autofocus Algorithms | Not specified | Updated for improved subject detection |
| Logo on Camera | Olympus logo | “OM System” |
2. According to the camera maker, the Olympus OM-1 Mark II camera uses the same TruePic X image processor as the original model. Still, this image processor has been redesigned and they have improved the RAM space compared to the previous version. The company says that with the help of more RAM and updated autofocus algorithms, the camera can now have an improved subject detection mode.
3. Now, the camera also has a human detection mode which detects human body movement more precisely compared to the previous generation of cameras. This goes beyond face and eye detection, so now it is more reliable in tracking a human body compared to the previous generation of cameras.
| Specification | Olympus OM-1 | Olympus OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Human Detection Mode | Not specified | Detects human body movement more precisely |
| Face and Eye Detection | Available | More reliable in tracking a human body |
| Autofocus Refresh Rate | Not specified | Improved, boosts performance in subject tracking mode and continuous focus tracking mode |
4. The company says the autofocus refresh rate has been improved (although we don’t have the exact number of differences between the refresh rate of the predecessor and successor). This boosts the performance of the camera, specifically in the subject tracking mode or in the continuous focus tracking mode.
5. With the introduction of a new and improved image processor and artificial intelligence algorithms, the camera makers say they have also updated the image stabilization system of the camera up to 8.5 stops, earlier it was 8 stops in the original OM-1 camera.
| Specification | Olympus OM-1 | Olympus OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Image Processor and AI Algorithms | Original | New and improved |
| Image Stabilization System | 8 stops | Up to 8.5 stops |
| Buffer Size | 169 raw frames at 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, 108 raw frames at 20 fps with an electronic shutter | Up to 256 raw frames at 50 FPS or 213 frames in a single continuous burst at the rate of 120 FPS |
| ND Filters | Built-in ND filters | Graduated ND filter with options of ND 2, ND 4, and ND 8 |
6. The Olympus OM-1 Mark II camera now has a bigger buffer and it can shoot up to 256 raw frames at 50 FPS or 213 frames in a single continuous burst at the rate of 120 FPS. These numbers are better compared to the Olympus OM-1 camera.
7. You already have the option of built-in ND filters in the Olympus OM-1 camera, but now we have a graduated ND filter. This is a unique type of filter generally used for landscape photography and now we have it in the Olympus OM-1 Mark II camera. Even in the graduated ND filter, we get options of ND 2, ND 4, and ND 8.
8. The New OM System Mark II camera features complete blackout-free shooting which was not possible with the Olympus OM – 1, that really a valuable improvement for wildlife and sports shooters.
| Multi-shot Raw Mode | 50-megapixel high-resolution mode | 80-megapixel large image in-camera, with an additional raw mode | 50 Mp handheld also available |
| Battery | BLX-1, gives around 500 shots per charge | Same BLX-1 battery, but performance may drop slightly due to a more upscale image processor, estimated around 450-480 shots per charge |
SO, these are the Major differences we have between the two cameras. The rest of the core specifications of both cameras remain the same.
Olympus OM 1 Mark II Camera at B&H Store
