OM System OM-5 OM-5 Silver
The 20.4MP BSI Live MOS sensor and 5-axis IBIS deliver up to 6.5 stops of compensation, enabling sharp handheld shots and a 30fps mechanical burst with Pro Capture to freeze split-second moments. Its weather-sealed, compact build and 3-inch articulating touchscreen provide reliable framing in harsh conditions. This camera is ideal for sports and wildlife photographers needing fast burst rates, robust stabilization, and a lightweight, durable system.
About This Camera
The 20.4MP BSI Live MOS sensor and 5-axis IBIS deliver up to 6.5 stops of compensation, enabling sharp handheld shots and a 30fps mechanical burst with Pro Capture to freeze split-second moments. Its weather-sealed, compact build and 3-inch articulating touchscreen provide reliable framing in harsh conditions. This camera is ideal for sports and wildlife photographers needing fast burst rates, robust stabilization, and a lightweight, durable system.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
- Af points 121
- Burst fps 30
- Video 4K @30fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong evf (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong burst (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.4 |
| ISO Range | 200 |
| Processor | TruePic IX |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 121 |
| AF Type | Focusing SystemMethod: TTL phase difference detection system, co |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System OM-5 OM-5 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 121 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 1053 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 12 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 610 | 721 | 590 | 620 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 | 76.5 | 90.2 | 79.2 | 85.4 | 20.9 | 41.2 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 59.3 | 51.1 | 91.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.1 | 88.4 | 84.1 | 49.1 | 98.6 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 98 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.7 | 95 | 88.5 | 85.2 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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