OM SYSTEM OM-5
Mirrorless Cameras

OM-5

OM SYSTEM

Released Oct 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Apr 16, 2026

OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mirrorless Camera in the Mirrorless Cameras category. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 scores 83/100 based on 9 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Photofocus, Samsphotogallery, Digitalcameraworld, and Henryturnerphotography.

Critic Score

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83

based on 9 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Ip53 weather sealing(15)
  • Compact and lightweight design(7)
  • Pro capture(4)

Cons

  • Micro hdmi / micro usb(3)
  • No subject detection(3)
  • Single card slot(3)
  • Struggles with noise in low-light photography(2)
  • No headphone jack(2)

9 Publication Reviews

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Independent publication10/2025

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

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92
Independent publication05/2024

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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.

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87
Established publication11/2022

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The OM System OM-5 is a magnificent midrange camera that offers flagship features and all-purpose performance in a compact, affordable package.

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87
Independent publication08/2024

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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.

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83
Independent publication02/2023

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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...

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83
Independent publication02/2023

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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.

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82
Independent publication03/2025

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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...

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82
Independent publication06/2025

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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...

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60
Major publication10/2022

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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...

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