Product Description
Olympus OM System OM-5 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 12-45mm Lens
- Compact size - High image quality
- IP53 Weather sealing
- Computational photography features
The new OM-5 is made for people who go the extra mile for the experience, the ones who value the journey beyond the mountain top, and people who want to unplug and relax and enjoy the moment.
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.
This camera is made for those who enjoy photography as a part of their journeys, and use it to share their daily experiences with their people, as a tool to tell their story.
Every journey is a story waiting to be told; a thousand little moments hidden between a beginning and an end. This is for you and your thousand moments. Tell your story with the new OM SYSTEM OM-5. Designed to stay with you but not get in the way of your experience. Chuck it in your favourite bag, or let it dangle unnoticeably on your shoulder until inspiration strikes.
The OM-5 is equipped with a 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF sensor for focusing on various locations across the frame for greater freedom over framing and high-precision focusing. Starry Sky AF delivers high-precision auto-focusing for easy astrophotography, something that was previously considered difficult.
IP53 Protection Class weather sealing
The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is equipped with sealing throughout, delivering IP531 protection class dustproof and splashproof performance with freezeproof protection to -10°C, the same high level of weather resistance as the OM SYSTEM OM-1 flagship model.
Versatile computational photography
Computational photography features allow users to easily capture photos that generally require special equipment or image editing software. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is packed with convenient, versatile computational photography features that provide further inspiration for creative shooting, such as High Res Shot and Live ND.
High-Res Shot
This model supports Handheld High-Res Shot, which merges multiple images to create approximately 50-megapixel high-resolution images. With this feature, users can enjoy hand-held shooting from nearly any angle while capturing high-resolution images. Merging multiple images not only improves resolution but also minimizes noise. The popular Tripod High-Res Shot is also included in this model.
Live ND
Achieve slow shutter speed effects like those using ND filter up to ND16 (4 shutter speed steps). This feature delivers slow shutter speed effects even on ultra-wide-angle lenses that cannot accommodate an ND filter, and the effects can be viewed before capturing the photo using the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when LV Simulation is activated.
Pro Capture
Pro Capture begins recording once the shutter button is pressed halfway and records previous frames beginning with the moment when the shutter button is pressed fully, ensuring users never miss moments due to human reaction and camera operation time lag. With high-speed sequential shooting up to 30 fps (AF/AE locked), up to 14 previous frames can be captured.
Focus Stacking
Focus Stacking captures eight shots at different focal positions and automatically generates a single image so users can incorporate background defocusing effects without excessively stopping down the aperture for control over the depth of field that matches the subject. This feature is useful for macro shooting.
Live Composite
With this feature, users can easily capture beautiful, varied shots while watching the image build on the Live View screen, even in situations where exposure control is difficult, such as when shooting a city against a starry sky.
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| TYPE | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| IMAGE SENSOR | |
| Type | 4/3'' Live MOS sensor |
| Effective pixels | 20.4 Megapixels |
| Filter array | Primary colour filter (RGB) |
| Aspect ratio & area | 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm |
| Full resolution | 21.8 Megapixels |
| ENGINE | |
| Type | TruePic IX |
| FILTER | |
| Dust reduction filter | Supersonic Wave Filter |
| VIEWFINDER | |
| Type | OLED Electronic Viewfinder |
| Pixel number | 2.360K dots |
| Diopter adjustment | Equipped -4.0 - +2.0 diopters / built-in type |
| Angle of view | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Max. 1.37x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style) |
| Eye point | 27mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens |
| Style | 3 styles selectable |
| Displayed information | Aperture value Shutter speed AF frame (super impose) AF confirmation mark AF lock Auto bracket Battery check Exposure compensation indicator Exposure compensation value indicator Exposure level indicator Exposure mode Flash FP flash IS activating mode Metering mode Number of storable sequential pictures White balance Level Gauge Highlight & Shadow Live Pre-view function Histogram |
| Correction of colour temperature | +/- 7 levels |
| S-OVF | Expands the Live View dynamic range *Available in the EVF when in P, A, S and M modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF. |
| LIVE VIEW | |
| Displayed information | Aperture Shutter speed Auto bracket AE lock Focus mode Shooting mode Battery check IS activating mode Face / Eye detection mode Record mode SO Sequential shooting mode White Balance Metering mode Exposure compensation value AF frame display AF confirmation mark Shooting information Spot metering area Super FP Flash status Touch Panel Condition Focal length Flash mode Histogram Level Gauge Highlight & Shadow Live ND Focus peaking Number of storable pictures Custom Face detection Flash intensityWi-Fi |
| Field of view | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification levels | 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x |
| Dynamic range expansion | When in HDR1 or HDR2 |
| Display modes | Comparison Grid (4 types)Grid Histogram Level Gauge Magnified View Standard information Off |
| IMAGE STABILISER | |
| Type | Sensor shift |
| Modes | Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic |
| Effective Compensation Range | Up to 7.5 EV steps (Sync IS) Up to 6.5 EV steps Based on CIPA measurement conditions |
| Live View stabilisation | Available |
| Lens IS priority | Available |
| 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) |
| 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) * All cross type |
| AF lock | Available; Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised) |
| Modes | Manual focus Single AF* Continuous AF* Preset MF** AF* Tracking Stacking Starry Sky AF * incl. manual override ** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used. |
| AF illuminator | Equipped |
| Manual focus | Available; with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator |
| Face Detection extension | Eye Detect AF: Off Left side priority Near side priority Right side priority |
| Predictive AF | Available |
| AF tracking | Available; Available in continuous AF mode |
| Focus peaking | |
| Colour selection | White, black, red, yellow |
| Intensity | High / Normal / Low |
| Back light effect | On / Off |
| Focus Bracketing Mode | |
| Number of images | 3 - 999 shots |
| Step size | 10 levels |
| Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses | |
| Focus Stacking Mode | |
| Technology | 8 shots are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image |
| Compatible with: 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, 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, 30mm F3.5 Macro, 60mm F2.8 Macro, 300mm F4 PRO | |
| 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, 2x Teleconverter MC-20 | |
| Angle of view becomes slightly smaller | |
| EXPOSURE SYSTEM | |
| Modes | Programme automatic Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Bulb Time Movie HDR Custom shooting |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5 EV (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) |
| Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV. | |
| Exposure bracketing | +/‑ 5 EV (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) |
| 7 frames (+/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps) | |
| ISO bracketing | 3 frames (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) |
| AE lock | Available |
| My Mode | 3 settings storable |
| Enhancement function | Shadow Adjustment Technology |
| Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View) | |
| In-Built Live ND | |
| ND2, ND4, ND8, ND16 (+1, 2, 3 or 4 steps) | |
| HDR bracketing | 3 / 5 frames (+/- 2 / 3 EV steps) |
| 3 / 5 frames (+/- 2 / 3 EV steps) | 7 frames (+/- 2 EV steps) |
| MULTI-EXPOSURE | |
| Max. number of frames | 2 frames (shooting) |
| 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 | ESP light metering Spot metering Centre weighted metering Highlight Shadow |
| ART FILTER | |
| Modes | Pop Art Soft Focus Pale & Light Colour Light Tone Grainy Film Pin Hole Diorama Cross Process Dramatic Tone Gentle Sepia Key Line Water colour Vintage Partial Colour* Bleach Bypass Instant Film |
| Variation / Effect | Available |
| Art Filter bracketing | Art Filters selectable |
| Art Filters selectable | * 18 colours selectable |
| 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 | |
| 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 mode | |
| 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 used | |
| Anti-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 |
| * 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 * |
| * Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value | |
| WHITE BALANCE | |
| AUTO WB system | Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor |
| Manual White balance (One-Touch) | Available |
| White balance bracketing | 3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps |
| One-touch white balance | 4 custom settings can be registered |
| Custom WB | 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) |
| Preset values | Tungsten Fluorescent 1 Sunlight Flash Overcast Shade Underwater |
| Auto Flash adjustment | Off / Auto WB / Flash |
| Keep warm colour | On / Off |
| SEQUENCE SHOOTING | |
| Speed (H) | Approx. 10fps |
| Max. number of frames: RAW 149 / JPG (LF): Up to card capacity | |
| Speed (L) | 6fps |
| Max. number of frames: RAW / JPG (LF): Up to card capacity | |
| Silent mode | Speed (H) |
| Approx. 30fps | |
| Max. number of frames: RAW 18 / JPG (LF): 20 | |
| Speed (L) | Approx. 10fps |
| Max. number of frames: RAW 138 / JPG (LF): Up to card capacity | |
| Pro Capture mode | |
| Speed (H) | Approx. 30fps |
| Speed (L) | Approx. 10fps |
| Pre-shutter Frames | 0 - 14 frames (recorded by half release prior to full release) |
| Frame count limiter | 1- 99 frames / Off (unlimited frames) (incl. pre-shutter frames) |
| Conditions | 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 the set shooting speed by a few frames per second. When using ISO Bracketing, performance will be affected at ISO 2000 or above. | |
| Interval shooting | Interval: 1s - 24h |
| Max. number of frames: 9999 | |
| Smoothing | |
| IMAGE PROCESSING | |
| Colour space | sRGB / AdobeRGB |
| Sharpness + Contrast | 5 levels |
| Contrast | 5 levels |
| Saturation | 5 levels |
| Black & White filter | Yellow, Orange, Red, Green |
| Black & White toning | Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode |
| Picture mode | |
| Gradation | 4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key) |
| Engine | TruePic IX |
| Art Filter bracketing | Available |
| Tele converter effect | 2x |
| 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) |
| EXTERNAL FLASH CONTROL | |
| X-sync speed | 1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode) |
| Type | TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL |
| Modes | Auto Red-eye reduction Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation Fill-in for exclusive flash Manual |
| Intensity | +/- 3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) |
| Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash. | |
| Compatible external flash | FL-14, FL-20, FL-36R, FL-50R, FL-300R, FL-600R, FL-700WR, FL-900R, STF-8 |
| WIRELESS FLASH CONTROL | |
| Number of channels | 4 channels |
| Compatible external flash | FL-36R, FL-50R, FL-300R, FL-600R, FL-700WR, FL-900R |
| Control method | Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system) |
| Group setting | 4 groups |
| Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. | |
| MONITOR | |
| Monitor type | Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel |
| Monitor size | 7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2) |
| Resolution | 1037K dots |
| Brightness adjustment | +/- 7 levels |
| Colour balance | +/- 7 levels Vivid (default) / Natural |
| Touch Control functions
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Radio wireless control |
| AF area enlargement AF area selection Art Filter Enlargement Enlargement playback Frame forward/backward Live Guide Scene Modes Shooting mode Shutter release Super Control Panel Wi-Fi connection | |
| LEVEL GAUGE | |
| Detection | 2-axis |
| Display | Rear display and viewfinder |
| SUPER CONTROL PANEL | |
| Displayed information | Battery indicator Record mode Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure compensation indicator ISOAE bracketing AF frame Focus mode AEL notification Face detection Number of storable frames Metering mode Exposure mode Exposure level view Flash compensation value Colour space Gradation Colour saturation compensation value Sharpness compensation value Contrast compensation value White balance White balance compensation value Noise reduction Flash mode Drive mode Internal temperature warning Histogram |
| RECORDING FORMATS | |
| RAW | 12bit |
| RAW & JPEG | Applied parallel recording |
| JPEG | Applied |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4 |
| IMAGE SIZE | |
| RAW | 5184 x 3888 compressed |
| 5184 x 3888 Fine (compression: 1/4) | |
| STILL IMAGE RECORDING | |
| EXIF | 2.3 |
| DCF | Applied |
| RAW | Applied |
| 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 | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| ALL-I: ~ 202 Mbps | |
| FullHD IPB (SF: ~52Mbps, F: ~30Mbps) | |
| HD IPB (SF: ~26Mbps, F: ~14Mbps, N: ~10Mbps) | |
| Maximum Recording Time | Up to card capacity |
| Max. file size | 4GB (AVCHD) |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture priority Manual Programme automatic Shutter priority |
| * Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter | |
| Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting | |
| UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting | |
| MOVIE SPECIALTIES | |
| Rec Indicator | Red Recording Frame during shooting available |
| Vertical Video | Available |
| High-Speed Recording | 1920x1080 (MOV) / 120fps |
| Time lapse | 4k, 1080p, 720p (AVI Motion JPEG®) |
| Fast motion | Available |
| Slow motion | Available |
| Art Filter | Cross Process Diorama Dramatic Tone Gentle Sepia Grainy Film Key Line Light Tone Pale & Light Colour Pin Hole Pop Art Soft Focus Vintage Partial Colour* Bleach Bypass |
| * 18 colours selectable | |
| Frame rate limited to 30fps or lower | |
| HDMI Live View | |
| Monitor mode | Video signal and info display is processed |
| 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 |
| 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. | |
| Flicker Scan | Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View) |
| SOUND RECORDING SYSTEM | |
| Speaker | Built-in mono speaker |
| Internal microphone | Built-in stereo microphones |
| External stereo microphone can be attached | |
| Recording format | High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz) |
| Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base | |
| Image footage | 30s |
| Microphone functions | Wind Noise Reduction Recording Volume Volume limiter Audio Dubbing |
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