Compare OM System OM-1 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II
In this technical comparison between the OM System OM-1 Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $2,399 / £2,199 and $3,199 USD / €3,499.
| Specifications |
OM System OM-1 Mark II |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | January 2024 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134.8 x 91.6 x 72.7 mm | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 599g (with battery and card); 511g (body only) | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather sealing | IP53 rated (Superior protection against dust and splashes); Freezeproof to -10°C | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked BSI Live MOS | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Size | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13.0 mm) | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) |
| Resolution | 20.4 Megapixels | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode |
| ISO range | 200–25,600 (Extended: 80–102,400) | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis In-body (IBIS) up to 8.5 stops (World-leading compensation) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Fully Articulated Touch LCD; 1.62M dots | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | 5.76M-dot OLED EVF; 0.83x magnification; 120fps refresh; blackout-free | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) | 779 points |
| AF System | Cross Quad Pixel Phase Detection AF | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection |
| Eye AF | Yes (Human, Animal, Bird, Car, Train, Airplane, and Motorcycle detection; significantly improved over the Mark I) | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (Mechanical); up to 120 fps (Electronic S-AF); 50 fps (Electronic C-AF) | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) |
| Formats | RAW (now supports 14-bit in High-Res modes), JPEG --- Computational Modes: Live GND (Graduated ND), Live ND (up to ND128), 80MP Tripod High-Res, 50MP Handheld High-Res | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 4K (DCI/UHD) up to 60p; Full HD up to 240p | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) |
| Bit-depth | 10-bit internal (H.265); 12-bit RAW output via HDMI | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Full-size HDMI (Type A) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual slots | Dual Slots |
| Type | Both slots are SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (Supports Power Delivery and UVC/UAC webcam mode natively) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | BLX-1 | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 500 shots (Normal) / 1,010 shots (Quick Sleep Mode) | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) |
| USB charging | Yes (USB-PD supported) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, BLX-1 battery, USB-AC adapter (F-7AC), USB cable, Shoulder strap, Cable clip | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. |
| Price | $2,399 / £2,199 | $3,199 USD / €3,499 |
| Full Details | OM-1 Mark II - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications |