OM System OM-5

OM System OM-5 is Olympus's Advanced Mirrorless digital camera first launched on October of 2022. The camera includes a 20MP, CMOS Four Thirds size sensor with a peak resolution of 5184 x 3888.

Olympus launched this model as a way to upgrade the earlier Olympus E-M5 III (Read Full Comparison)

The OM System OM-5 comes in at #21 out of 62 in Advanced Mirrorless cameras & all around #118 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can check out our Smart camera filter to see camera listings based on your custom factors.

Below is a diagram of different criteria used in the scoring system.

The OM System OM-5 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can read the complete list underneath.

You can look at the OM System OM-5 from various angles in the gallery here.

Here is a shortlist of pluses and minuses of the OM System OM-5 based on features which are typically seen as important in a digital camera.

The sensor size on the OM System OM-5 is 17.4mm x 13mm (Four Thirds). The 226 mm² sensor can resolve 5184 x 3888 pixels using aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera features Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). In body stabilization is preferable than digital stabilization since the latter might produce cropping.

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The CMOS sensor has 20MP and features a standard ISO range of 200 to 25600. The ISO can be extended digitally to a minimum of 64. RAW photos are saved so you have more room to maneuver in post.

The picture underneath shows the OM System OM-5's sensor size in comparison to other popular sizes. The OM System OM-5 sensor has a crop factor of 2.1 and is shown in green.

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To get an idea of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

OM System OM-5 weighs in at 0.91 lbs (414 gr / 14.60 ounces) & the physical size of the camera is 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0"). The weight of general Advanced Mirrorless camera is 454 gr and the OM System OM-5 is very similar compared with various competitors.

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Underneath is a shot of the OM System OM-5 alongside a soft drink to help you to get a feel for its size.

The top view just below will provide the button arrangement on the OM System OM-5.

The OM System OM-5 works with the Micro Four Thirds mount and has 162 lenses to choose from. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our database that will fit the OM System OM-5.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH8-18mmf/2.8-22315g

Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro105mmf/2.8 460g

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Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II ASPH Power OIS12-35mmf/2.8 305g

Rokinon 85mm F1.485mmf/1.4 539g

Olympus 9mm F8 Fish-Eye Body Cap Lens9mmf/8.0 30g

Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro24mmf/1.8 485g

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ12-50mmf/3.5-6.3 211g

The OM System OM-5 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that incorporate NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You can easily copy images and oftentimes alter camera settings without the hassle of connecting directly with the camera.

A few apps also enable a Liveview and press the shutter when you aren't close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it can be attached to an external screen. Many cameras enable you to charge the battery with the USB port.

The highest video quality on the OM System OM-5 is 4096 x 2160 and you can record in MPEG-4 and H.264 file format. 2160p gives a outstanding quality for video recording. You are able to downsample to Full HD to get improved results. Be wary of the large file sizes and ensure you have good SD cards with good write speeds. Even though the body offers a mic jack, it is lacking a headphone jack so you won't have the ability to check your audio levels.

OM System OM-5 has got environment sealing which makes it a great choice for use for rough places. This can be especially handy in case you are unsure about the conditions you might face for outdoor photography.

The OM System OM-5 includes a 3.00 inch fully articulated screen having a resolution of 1,040 thousand dots.

It possesses a selfie friendly screen for self portraits and group shots if required. Additionally the screen is touch friendly so you are able to set focus points and change settings with your fingers.

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The ViewFinder specifications for OM System OM-5 are below:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• Resolution 2,360 thousand dots
• Coverage 100%
• Magnification 0.68x

For sunny outdoor conditions that make the camera screens washed out and challenging to see, viewfinders will be pretty valuable.

OM System OM-5 continuous shooting rate is 10.0 fps. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000 seconds. The camera also provides silent electronic shutter of 1/32000 seconds. Beware that the electronic shutter might result in "rolling shutter" in some conditions.

OM System OM-5 features external flash ability but is without integrated flash. The max flash sync is 1/250 seconds.

OM System OM-5 features both Phase Detect Autofocus plus Contrast Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more quicker & exact as compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera includes Face detection which can be helpful for portraits.

The Sensor includes 121 focus points to select from. OM System OM-5 has tap to focus. You can use your fingers to change focus points. It also includes Tracking Autofocus for subjects on the move. OM System OM-5 features manual focus in case it is needed for low light conditions or you need to have more precise control on focus.

The battery power (BLS-50) on the OM System OM-5 is fashioned to last for 310 clicks according to the CIPA measurements which is lesser when compared with it's rivals. The typical Advanced Mirrorless camera battery life is 390. Sony A6600 features the highest (810) battery life for this kind of cameras.

Following is a list of Advanced Mirrorless cameras that come with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Sony A6600
OM System OM-5 vs A6600810 yesyesyes

Sony A7c
OM System OM-5 vs A7c740 yesyesyes

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Fujifilm X-H2
OM System OM-5 vs Fujifilm X-H2680 yesnoyes

Canon R7
OM System OM-5 vs R7660 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X-H2S
OM System OM-5 vs Fujifilm X-H2S580 yesnoyes

The following chart presents a summation of the OM System OM-5 for different styles of photography. To view more, check out the specific section underneath.

The OM System OM-5 has a points tally of 78 which is brilliant, meaning that it is a tremendous option for portrait photos. Taking portraits leans heavily to sensor specs, RAW support together with the capability to work with off-camera lighting.

Coming in at a fantastic points total of 84, the OM System OM-5 is a excellent option to use in street photography. A decent street photography camera offers a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.

A excellent sports photography points total of 76 indicates the OM System OM-5 is a tremendous choice for photographing sports. A camera really should have fantastic tracking plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Portability is extremely important in getting a camera for travel. On the whole, the OM System OM-5 gets a superb 78 for a travel camera which makes it a great fit to buy for your journeys.

For anybody planning to purchase a digital camera for landscape photos, the most critical factor will be image quality. The OM System OM-5 with it's terrific rating of 78 for a landscape camera is a tremendous choice compared to it's competition.

A camera for vlogging ought to posses a articulating display screen, microphone input and ideally image stabilization. Taking all things in to account, the OM System OM-5 is a wonderful fit for vlogging as it delivers a very high score of 84.

If you are interested in alternatives to the OM System OM-5, below is a number of the highest scored cameras which fall within the family of Advanced Mirrorless.

The chart underneath provides you a bird's eye view of the OM System OM-5 versus it's top scored rivals mentioned earlier.

Following are several cameras you might take a look at as alternatives. To read a thorough comparison, simply click the "compare" link.