OM System OM-5 OM-5 Supersonic Wave Filter 2023
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 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
62 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong evf (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong burst (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average video (20th percentile)
What owners think
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Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.4 MP |
| 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 | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System OM-5 OM-5 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 121 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 | 74.8 | 89.6 | 79.3 | 84.8 | 20.4 | 40.6 | 44.9 | 82.8 | 58.4 | 56 | 91.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.3 | 98.5 | 96.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 67.6 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.5 | 87.3 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.7 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 77.2 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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