OM System
OM-5
Compact weather-sealed MFT for travel and outdoor photography.
$1,199
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.4 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
30 fps
4K
29.97 fps
IBIS
6.5-stop
Weight
414 g
Battery
310 shots
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Sensor size
OM System OM-5
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Micro Four Thirds mount
60
First-party
70
Third-party
130+
Total available
Mount introduced 2008
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
125 × 85 × 50 mm · 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
Product images courtesy of OM System press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Good- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Limited- · Log profile (OM-Log / HLG) for grading latitude
- · IBIS smooths handheld video
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 414g — ultralight for all-day carry
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Fair- · 414g — easy to handhold for selfie video
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ Compact
- ✓ IP53 sealing
- ✓ Computational features
Cons
- – No grip extension
- – MFT sensor
- – Single slot
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Full specifications
Verified specs · OM System OM-5