OM System OM-5

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OM System OM-5

OM System OM-5

Target Audience

The OM System OM-5 is engineered for adventure, outdoor, and travel photographers who demand a compact, lightweight, and durable camera without sacrificing image quality or advanced features. It caters to those capturing journeys in challenging environments, valuing portability and robust performance. The camera also serves content creators needing versatile video capabilities, including vertical video for social media platforms.

Use Cases

This OM System OM-5 excels in demanding scenarios. Its IP53-rated dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof construction makes it ideal for outdoor and wilderness photography, including mountaineering, hiking, and wildlife observation in inclement weather. Advanced computational photography features like Starry Sky AF and Live Composite make it highly suitable for astrophotography and nightscapes. The camera’s compact size and powerful 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS), offering up to 7.5 stops of compensation with a compatible lens, ensure excellent handheld shooting in dynamic and low-light conditions, making it perfect for travel and street photography. Furthermore, its 4K video capabilities and OM-Log400 profile support professional-grade videography and filmmaking, especially for those documenting their adventures.

Key Benefits

The primary benefits of the OM System OM-5 revolve around its portability, durability, and advanced imaging capabilities. Its lightweight and compact design ensures it can be carried effortlessly on long expeditions, reducing fatigue and allowing for more agile shooting. The camera’s rugged weather-sealing provides peace of mind when shooting in harsh conditions, protecting against dust, splashes, and freezing temperatures. A standout feature is its highly effective 5-axis in-body image stabilization, which allows for sharp handheld shots at slower shutter speeds and smooth video recording, even in challenging situations. The OM System OM-5 also offers a suite of computational photography features, including 50MP Handheld High-Res Shot, Live ND, Starry Sky AF, and Focus Stacking, which expand creative possibilities and deliver exceptional image quality without a tripod.

Technical Highlights

The OM System OM-5 is built around a 20.4-megapixel Live MOS Four Thirds sensor and the TruePic™ IX image processor, delivering high-resolution images with excellent detail and color. It features a sophisticated 121-point all-cross-type Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) system for fast, accurate focusing. For stills, the OM System OM-5 has a mechanical shutter up to 1/8000s and an electronic shutter up to 1/32000s, with continuous shooting at 10 fps with continuous AF. The ISO range is Auto, 200-25600, expandable to 64. Video capabilities are robust, supporting 4K (3840×2160) at 30p, 25p, and 24p, and Cinema 4K (4096×2160) at 24p, with an OM-Log400 profile for flexible color grading 2. The camera has a fully articulated 3.0-inch, 1.04M-dot vari-angle LCD touchscreen and a 2.36M-dot EVF with 100% coverage. Connectivity includes USB 2.0 (with charging), micro-HDMI, a microphone port, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

OM System OM-5

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Weight 414 g
Dimensions 50 × 125 × 85 mm
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