Today, OM SYSTEM has just officially announced the new OM-5! It is a compact and durable Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera suitable for a variety of stills and video needs, featuring a 20.4MP Live MOS sensor and an updated TruePic IX image processor, shooting up to 30 fps, as well as DCI and UHD 4K video recording. You can throw this powerful and versatile camera in your bag, or hang it on your shoulder with your imaging journeys.
This new camera costs $1,199.99, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. This is much cheaper than the current OM-1.
Below are the detailed specifications of OM-5:
| Price | ||
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| MSRP | $1,199 at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama | |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Effective pixels | 20 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 22 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | TruePix IX | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600, expands to 64-25600 | |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 64 | |
| White balance presets | 7 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4 slots) | |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | |
| Image stabilization notes | 5-axis | |
| CIPA image stabilization rating | 7.5 stop(s) | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Superfine, fine, normal, basic | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 121 | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.37× (0.68× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360,000 | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/32000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | No | |
| External flash | Yes (via hotshoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | |
| Continuous drive | 30.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | |
| Videography features | ||
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| USB charging | Yes | |
| HDMI | Yes (micro-HDMI) | |
| Microphone port | Yes | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth | |
| Remote control | Yes (wired and via smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes (IP53) | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 310 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |