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OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
73

OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2022
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the OM System OM-1 versus OM System OM-5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the OM System OM-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the OM System OM-1 grades versus the OM System OM-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 OM System OM-5 
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the OM System OM-1

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 OM System OM-1 
AnnouncedOctober 2022February 2022Newer by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and OM System OM-5

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 OM System OM-5 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The OM System OM-1 has got outer dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the OM System OM-1 versus OM System OM-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the OM System OM-1 and the OM System OM-5.
OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-1 and OM System OM-5 is 65 and 80 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-1 and OM System OM-5.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date  of the cameras into account. The more aged OM System OM-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography features
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography features
77
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
78
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
OM System OM-1 Street photography features
OM System OM-5 Street photography features
77
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 weather proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
OM System OM-1 Sports photography advice
OM System OM-5 Sports photography advice
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery life (520 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 bad battery (310 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 OM System OM-1 as a Travel photography camera
 OM System OM-5 as a Travel photography camera
78
 good battery life (520 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
78
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
 OM System OM-5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 good battery life (520 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
78
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 bad battery (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
OM System OM-1 Vlogging information
OM System OM-5 Vlogging information
78
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic jack
84
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone jack
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OM System OM-1 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and OM System OM-5
 OM System OM-1OM System OM-5
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type OM System OM-1 OM System OM-5
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-02-15 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1053 121
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 118 119
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 599g (1.32 lbs) 414g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 520 shots 310 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLX-1 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $2,199 $1,200