OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM System
OM-5
Compact weather-sealed MFT for travel and outdoor photography.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
OM-1 II is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
OM-1 II
Wins
OM-5
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 121)
- AOM-1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AOM-1 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-5
125 × 85 × 50 mm
414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
OM-1 II is 10mm wider, 6mm taller, and 23mm thicker than OM-5.
OM-1 II is 185 g heavier than OM-5.
Depth (front-to-back): 73mm OM-1 II · 50mm OM-5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-1 II
135 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
OM-5
125 × 85 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-1 II
135 × 73 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
OM-5
125 × 50 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
OM-5
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
OM-5
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
1053 vs 121 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 200 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.3, 85.2, 49.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Max video bit rate
237 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
Weight
414 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.4 MP
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
OM-5
Pros
- ✓Compact
- ✓IP53 sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –No grip extension
- –MFT sensor
- –Single slot
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, OM-1 II or OM-5?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for OM-5 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-1 II and OM-5?
Both cameras share the same 20.4 MP resolution.
Do the OM-1 II and OM-5 have in-body image stabilization?
OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-5 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-1 II or the OM-5?
OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic. OM-5 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-1 II and OM-5?
OM-1 II weighs 599 g and OM-5 weighs 414 g, so the OM-5 is 185 g lighter.
Do the OM-1 II and OM-5 record 4K video?
OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p. OM-5: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the OM-1 II and OM-5 weather sealed?
OM-1 II: Yes. OM-5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the OM-1 II and 310 shots for the OM-5, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-1 II launched at $2,399 and OM-5 at $1,199. The OM-5 is $1,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System press materials.