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Review Summary
2025-12-25T11:06:18
I've owned many cameras: Canon 5DMKII, 60D, 7D, XTi (my first DSLR!), and I currently have a Nikon D800, which is a beast of a camera. But the problem is that the big, heavy camera sits on the shelf. And I've missed a lot of photos because of it. And since I'm moving to a tropical, third world island country to work with a NGO, I wanted a small camera that compromised as little as possible on photo quality, while still holding up to any weather, in any situation (because it will always be with me). I was trying out a Fujifilm XT-2 but was kind of unimpressed with how some of the screws in the top plate fell out, resulting in a wobbly build and doubtful weather sealing. Then I saw the OM-5 MK II in the sand color (I love it) and I knew I had found something special. I immediately purchased it, even though it was on backorder. I didn't have to wait long. Adorama shipped it fast. I've been using the camera a month. I have to say the manual that came with it sucks, but this is the age of Google and all the info I could ever want can be found online. I love this little camera. I will take better pictures with it than my full frame because my full frame never leaves the house. This will. I can fit it in a small crossover bag, no problem. I love the High Res mode. The automatic focus stacking is a blast. And the quality on the lenses you can buy on this system are insane. I was taken aback by how small the camera was. I know that's why I bought it, but I didn't realize just how small it is. The ergonomics for me are a challenge but I'm confident a grip will fix that. I'm all in on this camera. This is a no-brainer travel camera that I'm not afraid to take into any situation. Forget the MFT haters. Spend the money on some fast primes and you're in business!
JOSH S.
2025-11-10T09:26:15
OM5 Mk2 Camera review. The short version is that I have come to Love this little Camera. I will attempt to clarify this based on my four month adventure. You can cut to the chase by simply going to the likes and dislikes section below. There was an awful lot to consider as I made the transition from my DSLR to a mirrorless camera. One of the hardest points was the choice between a Crop Sensor and Full Frame Camera. This boiled down to the question of which style of camera would be the most practical for my shooting style and still give me a good result. Based on patterns developed while shooting with my DSLR I felt that the smaller more portable micro four thirds format would be a better fit. If there is an inescapable fact it is that the intuitive nature of any device, diminishes as its capabilities go up. I don't care what they say, that is just reality based on my experience, and so it is with this amazing little Camera. The saving grace here is that it has very a very sophisticated auto function and the transition to shooting in Aperture was relatively straightforward. The fact that the two hundred page manual that came with the Camera had only seventeen pages in English was laughable! I am old fashioned and I really need a tangible book rather than some on line masterpiece so I began my search for written guidance. Being a relative new Camera, it was difficult to find any current publications Directly related to this specific Camera (there are variations of the OM5 that are configured differently so you need to make sure it is relevant to your model). My first stop at Amazon produced a very generalized AI document that had no illustrations and was too general to be any of use. Then a fellow Camera Buff that is a dedicated OM photographer recommended a site where I could order a detailed Manual for my model of Camera. It took a while, since it came from England, however it did not disappoint. It arrived as two volumes with over five hundred pages with illustrations. Now I have the opposite problem with more information than this old Brain could ever hope to digest. So I have bored you long enough, here are the likes and dislikes: Likes Smaller size and weight makes this ideal for traveling. The 14 to 150 mm lens meets the nearly all of my requirements. 150 mm has quite a reach when you factor in the Sensor size. This Camera is actually weather sealed (a surprising number of up scale Cameras are not). The image stabilization works extremely well. Shooting in Aperture Control was an easy transition. Controls were well laid out and easy to use. The Super Control Panel is amazing once you figure it out. Menus are well laid out, just there is a lot going on in there. Oh by the way, it takes some outstanding Pictures. Advanced features are easily accessible since they have there own button. Dislikes Battery life could be better (small camera, small battery, I get that). Just cary a spare. Not a fan of, in Camera Charging. You need an extra Battery anyway, get a charger also. The supplied Camera book is a Joke! Focus Stacking is not available with my particular Lens. Low light photography is more challenging but doable.
Jim B.
Black
Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera
SD, SDHC (UHS-I / II), SDXC(UHS-I / II)
0.68 x 0.51" (17.4 x 13mm) (Micro Four Thirds)
Micro Four Thirds Mount
4/3 Live MOS Sensor
Number of effective pixels: Approx. 20.4 million pixels
Total number of pixels: Approx. 21.8 million pixels
4:3
Supersonic Wave Filter (image sensor dust reduction system)
DCF2.0, Exif3.0
JPEG, RAW(12-bit lossless compression), JPEG+RAW
RAW: 5184 x 3888
JPEG: 5184 x 3888 - 1024 x 768
Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization
S-IS AUTO, S-IS1, S-IS2, S-IS3, OFF
Compensation steps (In-body IS): center 6.5 steps, corner 5.5 steps
Compensation steps (Sync IS): center 7.5 steps, corner 6.5 steps
Available
11 settings: 10 programmable settings (10 lenses)
Eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots
Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.23x - 1.37x (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity)
Approx. 27mm (-1m-1, Distance from rear lens surface) / -4 - +2m-1
Off / normal grid / trichotomy /golden grid / scale / diagonal / movie grid
2-axis (horizontal/vertical) level gauge
3 styles
Adaptive brightness technology (EVF Auto Luminance) / +/-2 level manual brightness control / +/-3 level manual color temperature control
EP-15 (bundled), Large eyecup EP-16 (optional)
3.0" vari-angle monitor (electrostatic capacitance touch panel), Approx.1.04M dots (3:2),
Swivel type
Shutter release, Touch AF (AF area selection, AF area size adjustment), Face selection by touch operation, AF targeting pad, Frame forward/backward, Magnified playback, Live Guide, ART/SCN mode selection, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, Movie controls, Menu control
+/-7 levels / +/-7 levels
High-speed imager AF
Lowest luminance (-3.5 EV) / Highest luminance (20 EV)
Cross-type phase detection AF (121 points), Contrast AF (121 points) / All target, Single target (Normal 1-area), Single target (Small 1-area), Cross target (5-area), Middle target (9-area), Large target (25-area), Custom target (AF area and its increment steps selectable)
Single AF (S-AF), Single AF+MF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Continuous AF+MF (C-AF+MF), Manual Focus (MF), AF tracking (C-AF + TR), AF tracking+MF (C-AF + TR+MF), Preset MF, Starry sky AF (S-AF), Starry sky AF+MF (S-AF+MF)
5 steps
Available
Available
Available
3x, 5x, 7x, 10x, 14x
Available
Available
Magnify, Peaking, Focus indicator
Available
Color: 4 colors (white, black, red or yellow)
Highlight intensity: high, normal or low
Image brightness Adj.: On or off
Available
Available
Available
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight/shadow control
Lowest luminance (-2 EV) / Highest luminance (20 EV)
AUTO (Live Guide can be used)
Program AE (Program shift can be performed)
Aperture priority AE
Shutter priority AE
Manual
Bulb (Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite are available)
Custom
Scene select AE
Art Filter
LOW (approx.64) - 6400
LOW (approx.64, approx.100), 200 - 25600
+/-5 EV (adjustable by 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps)
Available
Available
1/8000 - 60 sec, Live Bulb, LiveTime, Live Composite
1/320 - 60 sec
1/32000 - 60 sec
Video recording 1/30 - 1/500.0
Still 1/50.0 - 1/6944
Sequential shooting: Approx. 6fps with selectable 1-6 fps
Anti-shock sequential shooting: Approx. 5.5 fps with selectable 1-6 fps
Silent sequential shooting H: Approx. 30 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30 fps
Silent sequential shooting: Approx. 10 fps with selectable 1-10fps
Pro Capture H: Approx. 30 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30fps
Pro Capture: Approx. 10 fps
Sequential shooting at max. fps [RAW]: Until card is full
Sequential shooting at max. fps [JPEG LF]: Until card is full
Silent sequential shooting H at max. fps [RAW]: Approx. 19
Silent sequential shooting H at max. fps [JPEG LF]: Approx. 21
Silent sequential shooting at max. fps [RAW]: Until card is full
Silent sequential shooting at max. fps [JPEG LF]: Until card is full
TTL Auto, Manual, Auto, Super FP (FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL)
Fill-in, Flash Off, Slow, Manual
Available
1st curtain/2nd curtain
1/250 sec.
When using Super FP: 1/125-1/8000 sec.
When using electronic shutter: 1/50 sec. up to ISO6400, 1/20 sec. for ISO 8000 and higher, and 1/20 sec. for ISO bracketing
60"-1/250
+/-3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable)
FL-900R, FL-700WR, STF-8
FL-900R, FL-700WR
FL-900R, FL-700WR, STF-8
Available
TTL Auto, Manual, Auto, FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL
4 channels
3 groups (External flash 2 groups + commander flash)
Auto WB, 7 WB presets, 4 Capture WB, Custom WB (Kelvin setting)
+/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis
sRGB, Adobe RGB
i-Finish, Vivid, Natural, Flat, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e-Portrait, Underwater, Color Creator, Art Filters
4 types (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key)
+/-7 steps each for highlight, shadow, midtone
Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color (18 color selectable), Bleach Bypass, Instant Film
3 or 5 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable), 7 frames (0.3/0.7EV steps selectable)
3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable)
3 frames (A-B/G-M axis)
3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable)
i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Underwater, Color Creator, Art Filters selectable
3 to 999 frames (step 1 to 10 selectable)
Flash charge time (0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 sec. selectable)
Available
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 2x Teleconverter MC-20
HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like)
3 or 5 frames (2.0 or 3.0 EV steps), 7 frames (2.0 EV steps)
Available
3 Styles
Available (ND2/4/8/16)
JPEG: (50M) 8160 x 6120
JPEG: (25M) 5760 x 4320
RAW: 8160 x 6120
JPEG: (50M) 8160 x 6120
JPEG: (25M) 5760 x 4320
RAW: 10368 x 7776
Available
Available
Available
2 frames / auto gain adjustment, exposure on recorded picture (RAW)
4:3(Default), 3:2, 16:9, 1:1, 3:4
2x
2-axis (horizontal / vertical)
MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
24p/IPB (Approx. 237Mbps)
24p / IPB (Approx.240Mbps)
30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (Approx. 102Mbps)
30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (Approx. 105Mbps)
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (Approx. 202Mbps), LongGOP (Approx. 30Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (Approx. 52Mbps)
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (Approx. 205Mbps), LongGOP (Approx. 33Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (Approx. 55Mbps)
Available
Available
Approx. 1.4x
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
Capturing Frame Rate: 120fps, 60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fps, 12fps, 8fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps
M-IS1 (multi motion IS by Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer)
M-IS2 (Multi motion IS by Image sensor shift), OFF
Available
4 Colors
Available
2 steps (Low, High)
Rec run / free run, drop frame / non-drop frame
Monitor mode / Record mode
Flat, OM-Log400, OM-Cinema1, OM-Cinema2
Available
Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)
Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz
Built-in stereo microphone / built-in mono speaker
Wind noise reduction, recording volume, microphone volume limiter
Selectable (Enable/Disable) (when an external microphone is attached)
Available
Live View, Rec View, Wireless Touch AF shutter, Self Timer (w/ Countdown guidance, Sequential shooting, movie recording capability), Wireless Release, Movie Recording, Power Off
Available
Connect using a QR code
Easy Wi-Fi connection using Bluetooth
When the power is off, images can be automatically imported using the marking function for image share / remotely viewed. (Activated via Bluetooth and imported via Wi-Fi) (Power-Off Standby)
Wireless release (pressing the shutter button halfway / fully), movie start / stop (Wireless Release Remote Control)
RM-WR2 available
Wireless release (pressing the shutter button halfway / fully), movie start / stop
Available
UVC(USB Video Class) / UAC(USB Audio Class)
Single-frame, Information display, Index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Calendar, Enlargement (2x - 14x), Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (auto)
Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF
Trimming (beginning / end) / In-movie image extraction (4K only)
RAW data edit, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Post recording
RAW data edit based on settings of the camera (including e-Portrait, Color Creator, Art Filter, ART-BKT).
Available
Print reservation (DPOF)
17 languages selectable: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Turkish, Thai
IEC Standard publication 60529 IP53 (applies when the body is used with our splashproof Lens. When used an IP53 lens, performance is IP53, When used with an IPX1 lens, performance becomes IPX1.)
14 Degree F (-10 Degree C)
USB Type-C
Dia. 2.5Pin Jack (Optional remote cable RM-CB2, remote controller RM-WR2 and RM-WR1 can be used)
Micro HDMI (type D)
Hot shoe
Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
Built-in (Bluetooth Ver.5.2 Bluetooth Low Energy)
Dia. 3.5 stereo mini jack (plug-in power on/off)
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
BLS-50 Li-ion battery
Remaining power (4 steps)
USB bus power can be used
Built-in battery can be charged with USB
1/3/5 min., Off
Standard mode: 310 shots / Quick sleep mode: 640 shots
CIPA standard compliant : 60 minutes
When zoom and other operational functions are not used: 110 minutes
When in operation: 14 - 104 Degree F (-10 - +40 Degree C)
When Stored: -4 - 140 Degree F (-20 - +60 Degree C)
When in operation: 30 - 90%
When Stored: 10 - 90%
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
1
Approx. 4.93 x 3.35 x 2.04" (125.3 x 85.2 x 52mm)
Based on CIPA standards, with 1x BLX-1 battery and 1 memory card, without eyecup): 14.74 oz (418g)
Body only: 13.05 oz (370g)
A Great Little Camera!
By Jim B.
OM5 Mk2 Camera review. The short version is that I have come to Love this little Camera. I will attempt to clarify this based on my four month adventure. You can cut to the chase by simply going to the likes and dislikes section below. There was an awful lot to consider as I made the transition from my DSLR to a mirrorless camera. One of the hardest points was the choice between a Crop Sensor and Full Frame Camera. This boiled down to the question of which style of camera would be the m...
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I Love This Little Underdog!
By JOSH S.
I've owned many cameras: Canon 5DMKII, 60D, 7D, XTi (my first DSLR!), and I currently have a Nikon D800, which is a beast of a camera. But the problem is that the big, heavy camera sits on the shelf. And I've missed a lot of photos because of it. And since I'm moving to a tropical, third world island country to work with a NGO, I wanted a small camera that compromised as little as possible on photo quality, while still holding up to any weather, in any situation (because it will always be wit...
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A photograph isn't just a landscape, it's an emotion frozen in time. Each picture carries a part of us, reflecting who we are in that moment. Like the weather, our emotions shift-calm one moment, wild the next-always part of our journey.

The OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II is an ultracompact, lightweight mirrorless camera designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers who demand top-tier image quality without the bulk. Weighing only 370g (body only), it’s the ideal companion for travel, hiking photography, and spontaneous videography—offering robust performance in a highly portable form.
Enjoy a Four Thirds Live MOS sensor that delivers sharp detail, accurate color reproduction, and excellent dynamic range.
The advanced TruePic™ IX processor promises fast image processing, low noise at high ISO, and supports computational features such as Live ND and Hi-Res Shot.
With a body weighing only 370g, the OM-5 Mark II is designed for on-the-go photographers.

The OM-5 Mark II Camera’s high-resolution 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder provides clear and real-time previews with accurate exposure and focus.
The 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen with 1.04M dots enables flexible framing which makes the OM-5 Mark II Camera great for vlogging, self-portraits, or different-angle photography.
With IP53-rated weatherproofing, the OM-5 Mark II Camera is dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof down to -10°C.

Features 121-point cross-type phase detection AF and contrast detection AF for accurate subject tracking and focus performance. Supports face detection AF and subject tracking, all essential for action photography and event photography.
Simulate long exposures with the built-in Live ND filter (ND2 to ND16), useful for long exposure landscape photography without external filters.
The built-in 5-axis image stabilization offers up to 7.5 stops of compensation with compatible lenses.

Dedicated Starry Sky Autofocus mode provides precise focus on stars for astrophotography without manual guesswork or focus stacking.
Capture ultra-detailed images with High-Resolution Shot Mode, producing up to 50MP equivalent images.
With the OM-5 Mark II Camera, you can record 4K UHD video as long as you want in MOV H.264 format. Includes OM-Cinema1 and OM-Cinema2 modes for enhanced cinematic results.
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Capture long-exposure composite images without overexposure. Perfect for light painting, traffic trails, and night sky photography.
Made for creative long exposure photography. Whether it's smoothing water, painting light trails, or adding drama to passing clouds, Live Composite makes it easy to bring your long exposure visions to life.

Automatically combine multiple images with different focus points to achieve full-depth sharpness in macro photography or detailed product photography.

The OM-5 Mark II Camera’s Pro Capture mode records up to 14 frames before the shutter is fully pressed. You will never miss critical action!
Supports Auto, Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Bulb (Live Bulb, Live Time, Live Composite), Custom, Scene Select AE, and Art Filters. You have full control over your image creation.
Unmatched image quality: Sharp, stable, and vibrant shots-wherever you go
Compact and durable: Ready for the trail, no matter the weather
Computational photography button: Creativity, inspired by nature's wonders
High autofocus performance: Capture every split second
Night-time photography: When the light fades, the magic begins
Unlimited 4K Video Recording: Tell your story in motion
Simply complete your product registration and OM SYSTEM will give you a complementary 2 Year Extended Limited Warranty on the OM-5 Mark II body or kit, which stretches your limited warranty coverage to 3 years from the date of your original camera purchase!
