Name: OM SYSTEM om 5
Brand: OM SYSTEM

What do reviewers say about the OM SYSTEM om 5?

As of October 2026, among the 19 reviews we compiled, burst & buffer drew the most discussion: 60 claims from 17 of them, which we read as 32% positive, 58% neutral, 10% negative.

Reviewers are most positive about weight & portability (67% positive, 27% neutral, 6% negative across 30 claims). The most criticism lands on build quality: 52% positive, 22% neutral, 26% negative across 23 claims. Opinion is split on autofocus (15 positive, 18 neutral, 10 negative claims).

What are the OM SYSTEM om 5 specifications?

Weight G414 g (with battery, memory card)

Dimensions Mm125.3 * 85.2 * 49.7 mm

Sensor Dimensions Mm17.3 x 13mm (Four Thirds type)

ISO Native64-6400; (expandable 25600)

Evf Magnification1.23x - 1.37x

Shutter Speed Range1/8000s-60s

Battery ModelBLS-50(USB recheargeable)

Card FormatsSD, SDHC, SDXC

ProcessorTruePic IX

AF Coverage Pct100%

Max Image Resolution5184 x 3888

MountMicro Four Thirds

Weight With Battery G414 g (with battery, memory card)

specs: wikipedia

What do reviewers praise and criticize?

Burst & Buffer

19 pos · 35 neu · 6 neg

“With the mechanical shutter, the maximum frame rate drops to 10 fps but the buffer memory capacity is expanded to.” — Photoreview Reviews Mirrorless Cameras

Mount Compatibility

22 pos · 36 neu · 1 neg

“I don't need all of my cameras to look cool it definitely makes me want to pick them up more when I like looking at them and that means I'm going to use it more and I'm going to have more photos and that's all for today I am now going to be the owner of a micro 43s Mount” — Leigh & Raymond Photography

Stabilization

35 pos · 16 neu · 6 neg

“So, not only has the OM-5 got incredible image stabilization, it's also got built-in digital neutral density filters, which I've spoken about loads on this channel.” — Henry Turner

Video Capability

13 pos · 24 neu · 10 neg

“It's almost like being on a gimbal and it's just um it's got cinema 4K and I use it regularly for my vlogs.” — Henry Turner

Autofocus

15 pos · 18 neu · 10 neg

“The next layer to autofocus quality is subject detection.” — Micro Four Nerds

Image Quality

9 pos · 24 neu · 0 neg

“And the differences in image quality are immediately noticeable.” — Adventures with Sam Davis Photographer

More detail — 9 additional axes

Sensor Performance

11 pos · 16 neu · 6 neg

“them together into a single photo offering up to 80 megapixels of resolution there's also the live ND feature which will help users artificially extend shutter speeds to introduce bortion into the frame think streaky clouds or blurred milky water perhaps the OM 5's best features though are its…” — Adventures In Aperture

Weight & Portability

20 pos · 8 neu · 2 neg

“And on paper, I'm probably regarding this as the almost perfect lightweight camera setup for landscape photography.” — Henry Turner

Handling

14 pos · 12 neu · 3 neg

“the hand but on the other hand the om5 is no slouch quite a well-built camera and there are a lot of features in it and the economics in my opinion are a lot better because you've got this grip that you can hold on to whereas the om3 has like really no grip so it's a lot harder to” — Gear Obsessed

Dimensions

10 pos · 13 neu · 1 neg

Build Quality

12 pos · 5 neu · 6 neg

“Well, if you're looking at Olympus and OM system used gear, most of their cameras are so weather sealed that they can be taken in the shower.” — PetaPixel

EVF & LCD

8 pos · 11 neu · 3 neg

“You still get an EVF, you get a flippy screen, and it's nice and comfortable with a good grip as well.” — Micro Four Nerds

Battery Life

7 pos · 7 neu · 3 neg

“the battery life on the om5 it's terrific in my opinion anyway so there you go that's it that's the 10 reasons why the OM systems om5 is the Beast of a street photography camera in my opinion um it's lightweight it's discr it's powerful it can capture more than just straight uh bird life um animals…” — Gear Obsessed

Price & Value

6 pos · 6 neu · 5 neg

“It makes perfect sense for who this camera is geared towards to keep the form factor and the price low, which I'll get to in a little bit.” — Micro Four Nerds

Connectivity

2 pos · 6 neu · 1 neg

Which reviews is this based on? (19)

Every claim above traces to these original reviews. We don't write opinions — we synthesize theirs.

📹 Pro Reviews (19)

First Look: OM System OM-5 - Photo Review
Is The OM-5 Micro Four-Thirds' Best-Kept Secret? Adventures In Aperture
OM System OM-5 Camera review - First impressions after two weeks in Boston and New York Adventures with Sam Davis Photographer
OM System OM-5 Review DPReview TV
OM System OM-5 | Why I will get this camera Espen Helland
10 REASONS to buy OM Systems OM5 instead of OM3! Gear Obsessed
10 reasons why the OM 5 is the PERFECT Street Photography camera Gear Obsessed
I FINALLY Try the Lens That Everybody Recommends Henry Turner
The (Almost) Perfect Minimal Camera Kit for Outdoor Photography Henry Turner
This TINY Camera Is SHOCKINGLY Good | OM System OM-5 Mark II Henry Turner
My Next Camera! OM SYSTEM OM-5 - Review, Photos, Settings Leigh & Raymond Photography
Does the OM System OM5 live up to the hype? Micro Four Nerds
OM System OM-5 vs OM-3... what are the differences REALLY?? Micro Four Nerds
Revisiting the OM-5... the most over-looked everyday carry? Micro Four Nerds
The OM System OM-5ii is HERE! Worth the wait? Micro Four Nerds
The OM-5 Mark II is Giving Me Deja Vu PetaPixel
OM System OM-5 | My Favorite Travel Camera | Review Review Rattlesnake
The OM System OM-5: A Fresh Perspective on a Remarkable Camera Thomas Eisl
Review & Comparison | OM Systems OM-5 Wex Photo Video

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