OM System
OM-5 Mark II
Updated compact MFT travel body with 20MP sensor, 7.5-stop IBIS, IP53 sealing, and Live ND.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
OM System
PEN-F
Retro-styled MFT rangefinder body with 20MP sensor, built-in EVF, and classic dial controls.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
OM-5 Mark II is 9 years newer.
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Wins
OM-5 Mark II
Wins
PEN-F
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPEN-F has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
- BPEN-F has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AOM-5 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- BPEN-F has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BPEN-F has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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OM-5 Mark II
125 × 85 × 50 mm
414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PEN-F
125 × 72 × 37 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
OM-5 Mark II is 1mm wider, 13mm taller, and 12mm thicker than PEN-F.
OM-5 Mark II is 13 g lighter than PEN-F.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm OM-5 Mark II · 37mm PEN-F
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-5 Mark II
125 × 85 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PEN-F
125 × 72 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-5 Mark II
125 × 50 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PEN-F
125 × 37 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-5 Mark II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
PEN-F
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-5 Mark II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
PEN-F
✓ 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-5 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.3, 85.2, 49.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
Weather sealing
Only OM-5 Mark II supports it
Max video bit rate
240 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
121 vs 81 — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.48 × vs 1.08 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PEN-F
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.8, 72.1, 37.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Live ND & computational modes
- ✓Compact travel body
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Single card slot
- –Premium for MFT
PEN-F
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓20MP MFT
- ✓Creative dial modes
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –MFT sensor
- –Discontinued
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-5 Mark II or PEN-F?
OM-5 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for PEN-F — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-5 Mark II and PEN-F?
OM-5 Mark II is 20.4 MP and PEN-F is 20.3 MP, so the OM-5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-5 Mark II and PEN-F have in-body image stabilization?
OM-5 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PEN-F has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-5 Mark II or the PEN-F?
OM-5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. PEN-F reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-5 Mark II and PEN-F?
OM-5 Mark II weighs 414 g and PEN-F weighs 427 g, so the OM-5 Mark II is 13 g lighter.
Do the OM-5 Mark II and PEN-F record 4K video?
OM-5 Mark II: 4K up to 30p. PEN-F: 4K up to 60p.
Are the OM-5 Mark II and PEN-F weather sealed?
OM-5 Mark II: Yes. PEN-F: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the OM-5 Mark II and 640 shots for the PEN-F, giving the PEN-F the edge.
How much does each cost?
OM-5 Mark II launched at $1,299 and PEN-F at $1,199. The PEN-F is $100 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.