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  | sent on 16 Gennaio 2026 Pros: Pleasure of use, lightness, excellent stabilization, run-in image quality, ISO resistance up to 3200 ISO, optical park width, exceptional computational functions, good autofocus, tropicalization Cons: A bit plasticky but not badly built, too bad the loss of the olympus logo Opinion: I loved the Olympus em5 MkIII and in the same way I love this camera and I have to say that for the genre of photography I shoot, the computational functions gave me a great desire to experiment more, such as live nd, and to try to print larger (more than an a2) without worry thanks to the high resolution freehand function and now I can't wait to try the sky af! In summary, the camera has all the merits of the em5 mkIII therefore the longest-lived sensor in the world micro 4/3 in its pros and cons, so excellent colors, micro contrast, more than good autofocus and an iso resistance that is not the best but very usable up to 3200 iso even more using the denoise functions present on the various post production software. So I recommend it if you want a camera that really wants to go out and shoot, thanks to its compactness, crazy stabilization, construction that although a little plasticky is really well designed to be pleasant to use, immense optics, image quality that can hardly disappoint, tropicalization of very high levels that makes you always be calm and these computational functions that I really find a big push to do something different. 9.5/10 |
  | sent on 18 Dicembre 2025 Pros: Ergonomics with small lenses, weather sealed, fun to use Cons: Weak end cap, microusb port, AF not very modern, expensive if taken without offers Opinion: Taken to compose a very light kit for fun / travel, it amazed me for the user experience with lenses such as 15mm 1.7, 45mm 1.8, 12-45 f4 pro or 40-150 f4-5.6. I put everything in an inexpensive and light fanny pack, and I can tackle any non-work environment. I would like to specify that the AF (AF-S, AF-C, Tracking), although largely sufficient for normal use, is not suitable for specific professional areas such as sports and more. I solved the problem of the microusb by buying an external usb-c charger, while to avoid damage to the unreinforced caseback, I avoid using it on the shoulder strap with peak design plate or with long lenses on tripods (without relative collar). As much as these compromises are, it's my favorite camera, which already produces files with a nice look. I add something that is not talked about much: using it with an electronic shutter it does not have obvious rolling shutter or excessive banding like other cameras, perfect for when you don't want to hear the shutter noise. |
 | sent on 25 Luglio 2025 Pros: Weight, size, tropicalization, many customizable dials and buttons, IBIS, fully articulated screen, good ergonomics, m43 system lenses Cons: Highlight management, ergonomics with larger lenses, build quality Opinion: Used for almost a couple of years especially in the field of travel photography, I feel I can express an opinion on this camera. As mentioned above, I mainly photograph when traveling, which is why I chose the micro4/3 format in 2018 and continue to use it until today. For me this camera has the perfect size and weight to be taken anywhere, the fully articulated screen allows you to store it without problems in your backpack and the lenses of the m43 allow you to have a versatile kit always with you and at a price that is not excessive. In addition, OM System is one of the few companies that offers weather sealing even in mid-range models, and this allowed me to take the camera with me between deserts, mountains and dusty cities. My first kit with this camera was: Olympus 9-18, Panasonic 14-140, Panasonic 15mm and Olympus 45mm. With this kit the camera went very well, the lenses had the right size and the ergonomics were perfect, the 14-140 is a very versatile lens and the two fixed ones allowed you to have more light when needed and a minimum of control of the depth of field. I modified the kit over time, replacing the 9-18 with the Panasonic 8-18 and the 14-140 with the OM System 12-40. Image quality has improved, especially in more difficult lighting conditions, but ergonomics have worsened overall. Let's say that managing the camera with these lenses is feasible, but you have to hold the body+lens group with your left hand and you lose some of the immediacy you have with smaller lenses. For aesthetic reasons, the focus was on a rather bare grip, which however does not help in these situations. Another point in favor of this camera is the number of customizable buttons, as many as 7, and the degree of customization, which allows the user to transform the camera to his liking. Among other things, you can move the ignition from the awkward lever on the left (but why put it there I say) to the AEL/AEF lever on the right, so the camera becomes very convenient to turn on on the fly. Another big point in favor is the IBIS, even if I prefer to avoid going down to too slow times, to avoid having microblur, I assure you that you can easily shoot at 1 or 2 seconds with a wide-angle lens. In any case, for me the real usefulness of IBIS is to allow you to worry much less about shutter speeds, and to shoot with peace of mind at 140mm with shutter speeds of 1/15 of a second or with any lens in the system. The strong point of the camera is that it has an endless range of lenses available, which allows the user to try different lenses without spending an eye. There are compact travel lenses and pro, fixed and zoom lenses of all kinds. with the 9-18 and 14-140 I covered from 18 to 280 mm equivalent in less than a kg. As for image quality, not shooting moving subjects (so I won't talk about autofocus, which for my purposes is more than fine) ISO has never been a big problem. I have hardly gone above 3200 and up to there the sensor holds up quite well. The real problem, and I also wrote about it in the review of the GX9 is the dynamic range, especially the management of the highlights is particularly difficult and you have to be careful not to overdo it in post production. In general, the m43 sensor loses in high contrast conditions and bracketing often has to be used to overcome this. The build quality is not excellent for a car sold to go on adventures: within 9 months and the rubber to rest the thumb came off, the silver paint on the shell went away even earlier. The case back seems prone to cracking with the Peak Design clips. For me it is currently the best compromise between functions, image quality, size and price on the market: vote 9 |
 | sent on 22 Maggio 2025 Pros: General ergonomics. The stabilization of the sensor and the responsiveness of the autofocus are good. Cons: Plasticity of the machine body Opinion: For years I have also been using the Micro 4/3 for the "quality of the compromise" between performance - portability - cost-effectiveness of the lenses. I have used and use several Lumix bodies often equipped with Olympus lenses (which I find excellent). I wanted to buy this OM5 just to see if I could find the same quality that I saw in Olympus lenses. The machine is well made in terms of buttons and ergonomics. The "tactile" quality is a bit disappointing given the price (hard and plasticky card flap). Validate the On-Off lever. Sight not up to the latest Lumix 4/3. The menus are jagged and chock-full of options. At least half of the functions of this OM5, for the photography I do (landscapes, flora, some portraits), are useless. I find it useless, for example, to do in the camera what I can do comfortably (and better) as post-production on the computer. I like essential machines and there is complication to sell here. It is a very personal assessment. Compared to my Lumix, I found the sensor stabilization to be valuable, and the autofocus, which is very responsive. For the rest, the quality of the Raw file did not seem superior to, for example, that provided by a G100. I was hoping for more in terms of dynamic range, but my tests are not exhaustive. I tried the high-resolution shooting function that produces a 40 Mp file handheld: interesting, but I didn't jump on the chair when I opened the file. Given the cost, I re-evaluated my Lumix bodies, as I did not see a significant qualitative leap except in the aspects I mentioned. I can't say much about the robustness, this body is tropicalized, and this certainly justifies a price increase |
 | sent on 08 Dicembre 2024 Pros: Portability, robustness, size, image quality, intuitive menu, high resolution shooting. Cons: noise from 6400 onwards Opinion: I use the OM 5 as a landscape camera during my mountain hikes and I am largely satisfied with it; The images are very good and allow a large post-production capable of recovering many details and always have an excellent dynamic range. The battery life is excellent and allows two or three days of use with at least 150 images, the menu is very intuitive and customizable. Its weight and size allow it to be easily transported while hiking. Together with the 12 40 and the 7 14 they offer wide perspectives for those who want to return home with a few shots of their excursions. Above 6400 the digital noise is intrusive but the characteristics of the sensor are designed for shots at lower ISO. |
 | sent on 12 Settembre 2024 Pros: Handy, easy to use, of excellent quality, full of functions that can be easily used in the room Cons: The usb-c port is missing. Opinion: It's one of the best machines I've had: easy to use, lightweight, always ready. I was amazed by the ease of use - and the effectiveness - of the various 'in-camera' functions: ND filters, eye-af, high-resolution images, starry sky. I have the em-5m2, the image quality is not far off, but the features listed make the OM-5 really incredible... I don't regret the full-frame, the OM-5 fully satisfies my needs as an amateur photographer and is probably the best price-size-quality compromise in the field of micro 4/3. The USB-C port is missing, but it's not a drama; I bought a charger, two additional batteries and that's it... |
 | sent on 03 Giugno 2024 Pros: Form factor, handling, great quality in the absolute sense of what you ask of it Cons: Battery, sensor exposure when changing lenses Opinion: I'm a simple amateur who has abandoned bigger and more expensive cameras, first for an em5II that I still have and then for the om5, I don't pay attention to performance or obsessive manias related to iso, bitrate or comparative of any ... When I see something or someone I like or I'm in a wonderful place that deserves to be in my memories ... click! Responsive, beautiful in the details, ready and comfortable to carry with me, with appropriate lenses it is able to give the best. That said, I've brought some nice prints to some exhibitions with her, some prints are large, what are you missing?? I would just like to point out to be careful with the sensor, it remains exposed to the detachment of the lenses and the battery may last longer. |
 | sent on 31 Maggio 2024 Pros: Size, lightness, AF, optical system, white balance, stabilization, aesthetics, price Cons: Vlogger-style screen, some "light" construction details, decent battery life Opinion: I'm an amateur, travel photography, some personal projects between street and reportage. I often have lab prints. I have and have had other cameras, at the moment a Nikon Df let's say "collectible", a Sony A7II that I use only with adapted manual lenses and this OM-5, which I bought by trading in an entire Pentax K-1 system and optics. For the OM-5 I use 7-14 Pro, 12-40 Pro, 17 Pro and 25 Panaleica. For me, the M43 sensor is new. Taken about 1500 shots so far, only raw. I am very satisfied with the OM-5, for its compactness and lightness, it allows me to go out with a small and light backpack, where there is also room for a film camera and some optics. No problem for the ISO sealing, so far I have never shot at sensitivities other than the native 200, shooting at open apertures and taking advantage of the really remarkable stabilization there is no need to go up with the sensitivity. I'm not a fan of "blur" so the large depth of field of the small sensor is welcome. The ergonomics of the machine are good, by customizing the physical controls I can use it almost without ever going through the menu and keeping the screen closed. The efficiency of the automatic WB is remarkable, which on other machines created problems for me. I often convert to BN, with convincing results just by using the camera profiles from Lightroom. The autofocus is accurate, fast and easy to use. Weaknesses... Some parts (the battery door, the caps of the side connectors) are a bit too cheap. The laterally articulated screen is of little use, I would have much preferred a tiltable screen to be used as a cockpit. The battery doesn't have a great battery life. Some other considerations that are not real weak points, but on which it is right to draw attention. The sensor format... I'm not used to 4:3, I often find myself cropping in 2:3. You have to get used to it and learn how to take advantage of the format. The sharpness... I always reduce it to post, for me even excessive... and I also add a bit of grain, otherwise the images seem too "digital" to me. But these are intrinsic characteristics of the format. Who is the OM-5 for? For those who aim for results, they want lightness and compactness, without breaking the bank. |
 | sent on 19 Marzo 2024 Pros: Low weight, cost of optics, versatility, portability, image quality. Cons: Adaptation to the new system, but after a while you get used to it. Opinion: Like many passionate photographers, I have always placed great importance on the quality of the image and the performance of my equipment. For years, my trusty Nikon D750 has been an irreplaceable companion on my photographic journeys, giving me superior quality images that only a Full Frame system can provide. However, as time went on, the weight of the gear became a limiting factor in my adventures, prompting me to look for a lighter but equally capable alternative. My research led me to the OM System OM5, a choice that I knew involved a "leap backwards" in terms of sensor format and, potentially, image quality. I was prepared for this compromise, but what I didn't expect was how little I would miss my old D750. The OM5 turned out to be a pleasant surprise in many respects. First of all, the low weight of the camera and optics freed me from one of the biggest obstacles that limited my creativity and desire to explore. Not only that: the lenses for this system, in addition to being significantly cheaper than the equivalent for Full Frame, offer a quality and performance that go far beyond my expectations. Investing in these lenses has allowed me to explore new creative perspectives without taxing my budget. From an image quality point of view, the OM5 proved to be more than up to the challenge. Although aware of the theoretical limitations due to the smaller sensor, in practice I have found that the images produced are rich in detail, with vivid colors and excellent noise management. The camera also offers a wide range of advanced features that have helped me experiment and improve my photography techniques. In conclusion, switching to the OM System OM5 was a winning choice for me. Despite my initial concerns about image quality and performance, this camera didn't make me regret my Nikon D750. For my photography style and increasingly portable, mobile-oriented lenses, the OM5 proved to be the ideal option, giving me freedom, flexibility, and most importantly, the joy of photography without limits. If, like me, you're looking for a lighter solution without compromising too much on quality, I highly recommend considering the OM System OM5. |
 | sent on 02 Febbraio 2024 Pros: Weight, elegance, tropicalization, stabilization all at the top. Endless range of high quality optics (Oly, Pana, Leica, Venus etc.) Cons: For my needs, nothing. Opinion: I almost always use it with the combination of PANA 12-60 F 2.8-4 and LAOWA 7.5. I have other amazing lenses such as the Pana 8.18 and the 12-40 Pro F 2.8 + a cheap 40-150 F 4-5.6 zoom that still offers very good results. With the high definition setting you can make incredible crops while maintaining very good quality even without resampling and I find this very very useful. Let's add that the machine works very well even at -10 degrees to testify to the build quality that you want more ? Considering the pros and cons, I still prefer it to the very expensive, very heavy and bulky full frame. Rated 10 and if I could even more. |
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 | sent on 01 Giugno 2023 Pros: Dimensions, weight, tropicalization. Stabilization. Perfect colors. WB great. Cons: Old USB port, Lack of joystick, AF not always ready. Opinion: For passion and a bit for work, I can use many systems, from the M43 from 500 euros to the FF of the A9II with Sigma Art lenses (in my gallery there are photos made with a bit of everything). I am also one who loves to have photos printed. Why this premise? Because beyond the specific features of the OM-5, the first thing I want to share (after almost 40 years of photography and a lot of equipment) is that the results obtainable with a modern mirrorless are in 90% of cases more than enough for any enthusiast. The OM-5, then. Of my M43 is the one I prefer because it is really small and light and very well tropicalized (not only on paper, it has already taken everything). I often ride with the 15 1.7 Leica but I have several lenses available and they are all excellent. Its stabilization is so good that with the 15 1.7 shooting in the evening at ISO 200 without any particular problems. During the day I enjoy the PDC that guarantees the system even with strong openings (so lower ISO and better GD). I have never had quality problems, in any condition. Always correct colors, WB great. Noise? For how I shoot, little. Taking advantage of the stabilizer and using luminous lenses hardly I get to 1600. I like Live Composite, it's fun and leads to amazing results. The built-in ND filters (it's actually their simulation) are very useful. I use very little HR shooting but for shots such as stills of products or static landscapes I think it is interesting. What I don't like is the micro usb port (amazing). The ignition I moved to the right selector and I'm better. It lacks a joystick that for me is always comfortable. I wish I could quickly activate the focus at the center point, after moving it. But in the end they are small compromises. When I get home and download the files I am always more than satisfied. If you are looking for low weight, small size, high stabilization and true tropicalization, there is no better choice than this. Take quality lenses (on the M43 they cost much less than on the FF) because they matter more than the body and the system/sensor. |
 | sent on 25 Aprile 2023 Pros: size, weight, aesthetics, af, white balance, jpeg, extra features Cons: micro USB (and not USB C), old menu, some avoidable software limitations Opinion: The Om-5, on the contrary, has more than one reason of interest for any photography enthusiast. It is a complete 360° machine capable of excellent performance in all sectors, at a very interesting cost and with really negligible weight and size. It is a small jewel that paid, initially, the price of being underestimated and identified as a "software update" of the previous model. It is currently the machine that I use the most among those I own (OM1, OM5 and EM1X) also because it is a real pleasure to use. Too bad for some choices that can be revised (and I think can also be improved via software) such as the old type menu and not like that of the OM1 which should now be the new course, and the limitation of the ND filter to ND16 and not 32 as on the EM1.3 for the rest is beautiful to look at, fun to use and able to churn out fantastic photos. I was thinking of getting a second OM1 but in the end I think it will be the OM-5 to have a twin (silver). Even the autonomy, despite being the "usual" battery of all time is very good, a sign of better energy efficiency. VERY recommended and really suitable for anyone |
 | sent on 05 Dicembre 2022 Pros: Lightweight and compact - Great value for money - New features compared to the previous model (it is an E-M1 mk3 in an E-M5 body). Cons: It does not present innovations, maintains the same hardware/software technologies used by the previous E-M1 and E-M5 models. Opinion: At the Polyphoto Day in Florence I got to see the new OM-5 by OM-System. I can't do a thorough test but from a first view the OM-5 seems to me a good product. It is necessary to see it not as an innovative camera (as it was for the OM-1) but as a novelty OM-System upgrade to the E-M1 mk3 and E-M5, a sort of mix that binds both cameras marked Olympus. A brilliant idea in my opinion, as the E-M1 mk3 was a prominent Olympus professional camera and the E-M5 series a compact camera for amateurs. With the OM-5 we have both, a professional system (maybe not like that of the OM-1) in a compact body to carry in your pocket. The quality/price ratio is also great, the OM-5 takes you at about € 1200. I tried it on a model at the Polyphoto Day in Florence with the M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 telephoto and the result was surprising from a real professional camera and I would not evaluate it only as a secondary choice from a compact or pocket camera. Of course for those who expected a "baby" OM-1 was not so, the OM-5 is something different that carries on all the professional fruit of Olympus now marked OM-System. |
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