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Overview
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LIKE YOUR FAVOURITE PAIR OF BOOTS.
The OM-5 is not here to be flashy, steal the show, be in the way of your experience or even try to be the sole reason for your adventure. It is rather like your favourite pair of boots that lead you onto trails unknown; that bag that always has what you need, or that friend that helps you see the world in a beautifully different way.
INVISIBLE
So compact you barely notice it. A streamlined classic design that disappears in your bag but feels just right to hold
DURABLE
Noticebly tough. The OM-5 will tackle anything your adventure can throw at it. There's no bad weather for storytelling.
DISCOVER
See nature in a new way through computational photography-an ever-expanding photographic journey of discovery.
STORIES
When even pictures cannot do a story justice, turn it into a spectacular movie worthy of the journey you made.
A DEVICE OF DISCOVERY.
Technology is only useful if we use it. The OM-5 has everything you need and nothing you don’t. While the technology within the camera is impressive, the really exciting part is when it comes together through computational photography and other features. Here are the highlights.
TOUCH THE SKY
With the powers of Starry Sky AF and Live Composite combined, no celestial object is out of reach on your nighttime adventures.
CREATIVE FLOW
Class leading image stabilization and computational photography features such as Live ND will open up a new flow of creativity with movement.
COLOUR YOUR STORY
Capture every shade and colour your story the way you experienced it with features like HDR, Color Creator, and Art Filters.
VENTURE DEEPER.
No camera can tell the story for you but the right bit of kit in the right situation can make all the difference in getting the shot or coming home empty-handed. But remember — sometimes missing the shot is just the thing you need to be able to make the most of the moment. The choice is yours.
4K30
Capture stunning views with a 4K 30p video codec that is easy on the memory card but does not compromise on quality and detail.
VERTICAL VIDEO
Capture your stories the way you want to show them. Vertical videos means easy editing and easy sharing on mobile platforms.
OM-LOG400
Capture the full range of nature’s beauty with a filmmaking-specific colourgrading-friendly picture profile.
TELL YOUR STORY
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Technical specifications
| Monitor | Eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots |
| Viewfinder Resolution Magnification / Coverage | Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.23x[*1] ~ 1.37x[*2] (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity) *1: Finder Style 1, 2 (aspect ratio 4:3) *2: Finder Style 3 (aspect ratio 4:3) |
| Image Stabilisation | Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization |
| Importer | OM Digital Solutions GmbH Willy-Brandt-Strasse 23 20457 Hamburg, Germany mail: [email protected] |
| Manufacturer | OM Digital Solutions Corporation 49-3 Takakura-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0033, Japan mail: [email protected] |
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OM-5 technical specifications
| Monitor | Eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots |
| Viewfinder Resolution Magnification / Coverage | Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.23x[*1] ~ 1.37x[*2] (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity) *1: Finder Style 1, 2 (aspect ratio 4:3) *2: Finder Style 3 (aspect ratio 4:3) |
| Image Stabilisation | Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization |
| Importer | OM Digital Solutions GmbH Willy-Brandt-Strasse 23 20457 Hamburg, Germany mail: [email protected] |
| Manufacturer | OM Digital Solutions Corporation 49-3 Takakura-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0033, Japan mail: [email protected] |
- Vulnerability Support Period
Basic Information Further Details See our Product security page Certification Number IM030 Product firmware 2026/12/31 Software & Applications OM WORKSPACE: 2026/12/31
OI Share: 2026/12/31Further Details See our Product security page - Type
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds - Image Sensor
Type 4/3'' Live MOS sensor Effective pixels 20.4 Megapixels Full resolution 21.8 Megapixels Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB) - Engine
Type TruePic IX - Filter
Dust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter - Viewfinder
Type OLED Electronic Viewfinder Pixel number 2.360K dots Magnification Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style) Angle of view Approx. 100% Style 3 styles selectable Correction of color temperature +/- 7 levels Diopter adjustment Equipped -4.0 - +2.0 diopters / built-in type Eye point 27mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens S-OVF Expands the Live View dynamic range Note *Available in the EVF when in P, A, S and M modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF. Displayed information AF confirmation mark, AF frame (super impose), AF lock, Aperture value, Auto bracket, Battery check, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure compensation value indicator, Exposure level indicator, Exposure mode, Flash, FP flash, Highlight & Shadow, Histogram, IS activating mode, Level Gauge, Live Pre-view function, Metering mode, Number of storable sequential pictures, Shutter speed, White balance - Monitor
Monitor type Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel Resolution 1037K dots Monitor size 7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2) Brightness adjustment +/- 7 levels Color balance +/- 7 levels Vivid (default) / Natural Touch Control functions AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Magnified playback, Scene Modes, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection - Level Gauge
Detection 2-axis Display Rear display and viewfinder - Live View
Field of view Approx. 100% Dynamic range expansion When in HDR1 or HDR2 Magnification levels 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x Display modes Comparison, Grid, Grid (4 types), Histogram, Level Gauge, Magnified View, Off, Standard information Displayed information AE lock, AF confirmation mark, AF frame display, Aperture, Auto bracket, Battery check, Custom, Exposure compensation value, Face / Eye detection mode, Face detection, Flash intensity, Flash mode, Flash status, Focal length, Focus mode, Focus peaking, Highlight & Shadow, Histogram, IS activating mode, ISO, Level Gauge, Live ND, Metering mode, Number of storable pictures, Record mode, Sequential shooting mode, Shooting information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Spot metering area, Super FP, Touch Panel Condition, White Balance, Wi-Fi - Super Control Panel
Displayed information AE bracketing, AEL notification, AF frame, Aperture value, Battery indicator, Colour saturation compensation value, Colour space, Contrast compensation value, Drive mode, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure level view, Exposure mode, Face detection, Flash compensation value, Flash mode, Focus mode, Gradation, Histogram, Internal temperature warning, ISO, Metering mode, Noise reduction, Number of storable frames, Record mode, Sharpness compensation value, Shutter speed, White balance, White balance compensation value - Image Stabiliser
Image Stabilisation Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization Type Sensor shift Modes Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic Lens IS priority Available Live View stabilisation Available Effective Compensation Range Up to 7.5 EV steps Sync IS
Up to 6.5 EV stepsNote Based on CIPA measurement conditions - Focusing System
Method TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system (when non high-speed contrast AF compatible lens is used, it works as MF assist) Modes AF* Tracking, Continuous AF*, Manual focus, Preset MF**, Single AF*, Stacking, Starry Sky AF Note * incl. manual override** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used. Predictive AF Available Face Detection extension Eye Detect AF: Off, Left side priority, Near side priority, Right side priority Manual focus Available, with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator Focus areas 121 points * /
121 points contrast AF
All target, single target (normal / small), group target (5-area / 9-area / 25-area), custom target 1-4 (AF area and its increment steps selectable)Note * All cross type AF illuminator Equipped AF lock Available, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised) AF tracking Available, Available in continuous AF mode Focus Bracketing Mode Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses Number of images 3 - 999 shots Step size 10 levels Focus peaking Back light effect On / Off Color selection White, black, red, yellow Intensity High / Normal / Low Focus Stacking Mode Technology 8 shots are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image Compatible Lenses 7-14mm F2.8 PRO,
8-25mm F4 PRO
,
12-40mm F2.8 PRO,
12-40mm F2.8 PRO II,
12-45mm F4 PRO,
12-100mm F4 IS PRO,
40-150mm F2.8 PRO / 40-150mm F4.0 PRO,
100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS,
150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO,
300mm F4 PRO,
8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO,
30mm F3.5 Macro,
60mm F2.8 MacroCompatible Converter 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, 2x Teleconverter MC-20 Note Angle of view becomes slightly smaller - Exposure System
Modes Aperture priority, Bulb, Custom, HDR, Manual, Movie, Programme automatic, Shutter priority, Time Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV.Exposure bracketing 2 / 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps )ISO bracketing 3 frames ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps ) HDR bracketing 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 2 / 3 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 2 EV steps )AE lock Available Enhancement function Shadow Adjustment Technology
Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View)My Mode 3 settings storable - Multi-Exposure
Max. number of frames 2 frames (shooting) Max. number (editing) 3 frames (editing) Auto gain control Available Frame assistance Live View - Light Metering
Method TTL open aperture light metering Zones 324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System Detection range -2 - 20 EV (17mm f2.8, ISO 100) Modes Centre weighted metering, ESP light metering, Highlight, Shadow, Spot metering - Art Filter
Modes Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Color, Partial Color*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water Color Variation / Effect Available Note * 18 colours selectable Note Frame rate limited to 30fps or lower - Sensitivity
Auto (customisable, default ISO LOW - 6400) Manual ISO LOW - 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps - Shutter
Shutter type Computerised focal-plane shutter Self timer 2s / 12s / Custom - Shutter Speeds
Standard operation Shutter speed range 1/8000 - 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) Bulb mode Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes) High res shot Shutter type Electronic shutter Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s Resolution JPEG: 10368x7776 / 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776
Equivalent to 80M* / 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M modeNote You need to install OM Workspace to develop on a PC. Handheld High res shot Shutter type Electronic shutter Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s Resolution JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 8160 x 6120
Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Flash can not be usedAnti-shock mode Shutter type Electronic first curtain shutter Shutter speed 1/320* - 60s Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s Note * For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected. Silent mode Shutter type Electronic shutter Shutter speed 1/32000 - 60s Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s Flicker Scan Stills 1/7634 - 1/50s Movies 1/250 - 1/30s * Note * Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value - White Balance
AUTO WB system Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor Auto Flash adjustment Off / Auto WB / Flash Keep warm color On / Off White balance bracketing 3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps Custom WB 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) Manual White balance (One-Touch) Available One-touch white balance 4 custom settings can be registered Preset values Flash, Flourescent 1, Overcast, Shade, Sunlight, Tungsten, Underwater - Sequence Shooting
Speed (H) Approx. 10fps
Max. number of frames: RAW 149 / JPG (LF): Up to card capacitySpeed (L) 6fps
Max. number of frames: RAW / JPG (LF): Up to card capacityPro Capture mode Pre-shutter Frames 0 - 14 frames (recorded by half release prior to full release) Speed (H) Approx. 30fps Speed (L) Approx. 10fps Silent mode Speed (H) Approx. 30fps
Max. number of frames: RAW 18 / JPG (LF): 20Speed (L) Approx. 10fps
Max. number of frames: RAW 138 / JPG (LF): Up to card capacityConditions Memory card: KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G
When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro
Maximum sequential shooting speed may be affected by several factors including lens used, brightness, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO setting.
The actual shooting speed may become slower than set by a few frames per second. When using ISO Bracketing, performance will be affected at ISO 2000 or above.Frame count limiter 1- 99 frames / Off (unlimited frames) (incl. pre-shutter frames) Interval shooting Settings Interval: 1s - 24h
Max. number of frames: 9999 - Image Processing
Art Filter bracketing Available Color space sRGB / AdobeRGB Fisheye compensation Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View) Gradation 4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key) Black & White filter Yellow, Orange, Red, Green Black & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode Contrast 5 levels Engine TruePic™ IX Saturation 5 levels Sharpness + Contrast 5 levels Tele converter effect 2x - External Flash Control
Modes 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Auto, Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation Type AUTO, FP MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, MANUAL, TTL AUTO X-sync speed 1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode) Intensity +/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps ) Compatible external flash FL-14, FL-20, FL-36R, FL-50R, FL-300R, FL-600R, FL-700WR, FL-900R, STF-8 Note Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash. - Wireless Flash Control
Available when used together with cameras compatible with the OM System (Olympus) wireless RC flash system. Optical control Control method Triggered and controlled (OM System (Olympus) Wireless RC Flash system) Group setting 4 groups Compatible external flash FL-36R, FL-50R, FL-300R, FL-600R, FL-700WR, FL-900R Radio control Radio wireless control Available Number of channels 4 channels - Recording Formats
JPEG Applied RAW 12bit RAW & JPEG Applied parallel recording Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4 - Still Image Recording
DCF Applied EXIF 2.3 RAW Applied - Image Size
RAW 5184 x 3888 compressed Large 5184 x 3888 Fine (compression: 1/4) - Movie Recording System
Recording format MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) Picture mode Flat, OM-Log400 Time code Rec run / Free run
Drop frame / Non-drop frame
ALL-I: ~ 202 Mbps
FullHD IPB (SF: ~52Mbps, F: ~30Mbps)
HD IPB (SF: ~26Mbps, F: ~14Mbps, N: ~10Mbps)Exposure Modes Aperture priority, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority Image Stabilisation Mode Applied Sensor shift
M-IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS)Video Quality 4K, C4K, Full HD, High Speed Movie FHD 4K Movie quality 4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 24p / IPB (approx. 237 Mbps)
3840 x 2160 (4K) / 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB (approx. 102 Mbps)HD Movie quality Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV)
Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9) / 60p, 50p / IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV)
HD 1280 x 720 (16:9) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (A-I), IPB (SF, F, N) (MOV)Note Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shootingUHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting Max. file size 4GB (AVCHD) Maximum Recording Time Up to card capacity - Movie Specialties
Art Filter Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Partial Colour*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage Note * 18 colours selectable Note * Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter Fast motion Available Flicker Scan Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View) Monitor mode Video signal and info display is processed Note While recording, footage is simultaneously displayed on the HDMI monitor and on the camera, but the info display is shown only on either one of the two.While playing movies, footage is simultaneously displayed on the HDMI monitor (normal size) and on the camera (normal size or enlarged). Record mode Only video signal is processed Note Movie quality is set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit), frame rate follows movie setting (24p, 30p and 60p settings are not recommended.), and sound will be recorded. High-Speed Recording 1920x1080 (MOV) / 120fps Time lapse 4k, 1080p, 720p (AVI Motion JPEG®) Slow motion Available - Sound Recording System
Recording format High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format BaseSpeaker Built-in mono speaker Image footage 30s Functions Slate Tone / Synchronised Audio Rec-Movie Rec Devices Compatible with: LS-100, LS-P4, LS-P5 Internal microphone Built-in stereo microphones Microphone functions Audio Dubbing, Recording Volume, Volume limiter, Wind Noise Reduction - View Images
Modes Calendar, Enlargement, Index, Movie, Single-frame Shooting information Off / On Highlight/Shadow point warning Available Histogram in playback mode Available Auto rotation Available - Erase / Protect / Copy Function
Erase modes Single, All, Selected Image protect mode Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected) - Image Editing
Editing functions Aspect ratio, Black & White, Correction of brightness, Correction of colour balance, Correction of saturation, e-Portrait, RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Resize, Sepia, Shadow Adjustment, Trimming - Customisation Options
Programmable button Equipped Fn Button Equipped My Mode 4 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.) Factory reset Full / Basic Menu languages in camera Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian - Interface
Hot shoe Equipped HDMI™ Applied Micro connector (Type D) * Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack (plug-in power on/off) USB 2.0 High Speed Applied Wireless connectivity Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi Communication method Bluetooth® Low Energy Ver.4.2 Media SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting. SAR 0.36W/kg Note SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head.
SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France.Note * "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OLYMPUS CORPORATION is under license.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. - Wi-Fi Functions
Easy Connection QR code setting Wireless Shooting Bulb mode, Live Composite, Live View, Movie recording, P/A/S/M exposure modes, Power off, Rec View, Self timer, Short movie, Touch AF & Shutter, Zoom - Tough Features
Weatherproof Dustproof, Freezeproof, Splashproof Weatherproof Construction Splashproof / Dustproof Note IEC Standard publication 60529 IP53 (applies when the body is used with splashproof lens. When used with IP53 lens, performance is IP53, when used with an IPX1 lens, performance becomes IPX1.) Freezeproof -10°C - Power Supply
Battery life Image shooting 310 shots (using Toshiba SDHC UHS-I Card Exceria with IS on, with no flashes attached , based on CIPA test standards) Movie recording 60min (standard JEITA conditions) 110min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used) Battery BLS-50 Lithium-Ion Battery (included) Sleep mode 1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable. USB charging Built-in battery can be charged with USB (when camera power is off) - Dimensions / Weight
Width 125.3mm Depth 49.7mm Height 85.2mm Weight 414g (including battery and memory card) Weight (body only) 366g (body only) - Environment
Humidity 30 - 90% operation humidity / 10 - 90% storage humidity Temperature -10 - 40°C Operating temperature / -20 - 60°C storage temperature - Exterior
Available Colours Black, Silver - Product safety
Importer OM Digital Solutions GmbH
Willy-Brandt-Strasse 23
20457 Hamburg, Germany
mail: [email protected]Manufacturer OM Digital Solutions Corporation
49-3 Takakura-machi, Hachioji-shi,
Tokyo 192-0033, Japan
mail: [email protected]
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