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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
80 Imaging
64 Features
88 Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
72

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

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
  • Launched October 2022
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
Photography Glossary

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

In this article, we are matching up the OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was introduced 6 years after the E-M1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the OM System OM-5 matches up against the E-M1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 E-M1 II 
IntroducedOctober 2022September 2016More modern by 75 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the OM System OM-5

		

		

			
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Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 OM System OM-5 E-M1 II 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).
Contrast the OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the OM System OM-5 and the E-M1 II.
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-5 and E-M1 II is 80 and 68 respectively.
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-5 and E-M1 II.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the release date  of the cameras into account. The newer OM System OM-5 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography factors
78
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
75
 has manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with OM System OM-5
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
84
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
78
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 weather proof
 lighter than average in class (574g)
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
OM System OM-5 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography factors
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery (310 shots)
74
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
OM System OM-5 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography info
78
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery (310 shots)
72
 lighter than average in class (574g)
 weather proof
 features focus via touch
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography factors
78
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 not so great battery (310 CIPA)
76
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 OM System OM-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
84
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone socket
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
 lighter than average in class (574 grams)
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M1 II
 OM System OM-5Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type OM System OM-5 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-10-26 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 121 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 119 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lb) 574 gr (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 310 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $1,200 $1,700