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OM System OM-1 Mark II vs OM System OM-5
OM System OM-1 Mark II
Camera summary
The OM System OM-1 Mark II, made by OM System, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 30, 2024. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.8 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the OM System OM-1, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the OM System OM-1
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the OM System OM-5, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor OM System OM-5
Sensor
This camera has a Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 1053 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 4096 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 520 shots per charge with the included BLX-1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
OM System OM-5
Camera summary
The OM System OM-5, made by OM System, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 26, 2022.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.6 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the OM System OM-1 Mark II, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the OM System OM-1 Mark II
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 121 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 4096 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 310 shots per charge with the included BLS-50 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 1053 | - |
| Number of focus points | 1053 | 121 |
Connectivity |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Jan. 30, 2024 | Oct. 26, 2022 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | OM System | OM System |
| msrp | MX$2,199.00 | MX$999.99 |
| model | OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| Predecessor model | OM System OM-1 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
| Successor model | OM System OM-5 | |
Lense |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2x | 2x |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 128 | 128 |
Other features |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 0.0 fps | 0.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| Battery life | 520 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery model | BLX-1 | BLS-50 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 135 x 92 x 73mm | 125 x 85 x 50mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 599 grs | 414 grs |
Screen |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Max image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13 mm | 17.4 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 20 | 20 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor | CMOS |
Headphone port |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
No |
| Max video resolution | 4096 x 2160 | 4096 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 152 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
OM System OM-1 Mark II | OM System OM-5 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 2,360k dots |