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OM System OM-5 : Specifications and Opinions

The OM System OM-5 is a mirrorless camera with 4/3 (2.0x) sensor and 20 megapixels manufactured from 2022. The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 64 - 25600 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 10 FPS x 149 RAW, 1000 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1009 €;

32 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10

Sensor
Format	4/3, 17.4 x 13 mm (image ratio 4:3, crop factor 2.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	20 megapixel (pixel pitch 3.35 μm)
ISO sensitivities	64 - 25600
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	60" - 1/32000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P, Scena
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Micro 4/3 (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	10 FPS x 149 RAW, 1000 JPEG
Continuos shooting (without autofocus)	30 FPS x 18 RAW, 20 JPEG
Pre-Burst	Yes
Live View	Yes
Video mode	4K (3840x2160p) @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	micro-USB (2.0)
USB Charging	Yes
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	Yes, up to 16 photos (ND4)
Pixel Shift	Yes, in-camera (80 megapixel)
Focus Stacking	Yes, in-camera
Startrail/Composite mode	Yes
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.0″, 1.04 Mdots, 720 x 480 pixels, fully articulating
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 0.69x
Viewfinder resolution	1024 x 768 px
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter	Mechanical and electronic
Battery	Olympus BLS-50, 8.50 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	414 g
Dimensions	128 x 85 x 49 mm
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Beato Angelico

sent on July 25, 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

Marzio Iotti

sent on May 22, 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

Bruno64

sent on December 08, 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.

Okkiolino

sent on September 12, 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...

Shot

sent on June 03, 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.

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The power of nature

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Bour - Faroe

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