OM SYSTEM OM-5
Mirrorless Cameras

OM-5

OM SYSTEM

Released Oct 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 18, 2026

Compact mirrorless camera with ergonomic grip and intuitive controls for professional-grade capture. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 scores 83/100 based on 8 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Photofocus, Samsphotogallery, Henryturnerphotography, and Dpreview.

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83

based on 8 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent(13)
  • Compact and lightweight design(7)
  • Pro capture(4)

Cons

  • No subject detection(3)
  • Struggles with noise in low-light photography(2)
  • No headphone jack(2)
  • Older processor and sensor(2)
  • Single sd card slot(2)

8 Expert Reviews

95
Oct 25, 2025

This is a stellar camera for the audience for which it was designed: someone who needs lightweight but full features and quality files.

92
May 7, 2024

The OM System OM-5 is an excellent travel camera with outstanding image stabilization, innovative features like Live ND, and exceptional image quality in a compact, weather-sealed body.

87
Aug 25, 2024

The OM System OM-5 is a compact, weather-sealed camera that excels at landscape photography thanks to its lightweight design, excellent stabilization, and versatile features.

83
Feb 15, 2023

The OM System OM-5 represents the best compact body in the system, offering a balance between durability, capability, and portability that's hard to match.

83
Feb 15, 2023

The OM System OM-5 is a compact, high-quality mirrorless camera that excels in stills photography with excellent handling, image quality, and features, though it has some limitations in video capabili...

82
Jun 17, 2025

The OM-5 Mark II is a compact, robust mirrorless camera designed for adventurers, offering excellent image stabilization, intuitive controls, and strong computational photography features in a lightwe...

82
Mar 1, 2025

The OM-5 Mark II is a capable compact mirrorless camera that excels in outdoor and daytime photography, offering impressive burst modes and good color science, though it struggles somewhat in low-ligh...

60
Oct 26, 2022

The OM System OM-5 adds some useful computational features to the outgoing Olympus E-M5 Mark III, but it doesn't offer any upgrades to the body that would compel upgrading and doesn't quite justify it...