OM System OM-5 Mirrorless Camera Body (Black)
OM System SKU: V210020BU000 | Helix SKU: OYV210020BU000
Like Your Favorite Pair of Boots
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 favorite 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.
Invisible
So compact you barely notice it. A streamlined classic design that disappears in your bag but feels just right to hold.
Durable
Noticeably tough. The OM-5 will tackle anything your adventure can throw at it. There’s no bad weather for storytelling.
Discover
See nature in a new way through computational photography—an ever-expanding photographic journey of discovery.
Stories
When even pictures cannot do a story justice, turn it into a spectacular movie worthy of the journey you made.
A Device of Discovery
Technology is only useful if we use it. The OM-5 has everything you need and nothing you don’t.
While the technology within the camera is impressive, the really exciting part is when it comes together through computational photography and other features. Here are the highlights.
Touch the Sky
With the powers of Starry Sky AF and Live Composite combined, no celestial object is out of reach on your nighttime adventures.
Creative Flow
Class leading image stabilization and computational photography features such as Live ND will open up a new flow of creativity with movement.
Color Your Story
Capture every shade and color your story the way you experienced it with features like HDR, Color Creator, and Art Filters.
Venture Deeper
No camera can tell the story for you but the right bit of kit in the right situation can make all the difference in getting the shot or coming home empty-handed. But remember — sometimes missing the shot is just the thing you need to be able to make the most of the moment. The choice is yours.
4K30
Capture stunning views with a 4K 30p video codec that is easy on the memory card but does not compromise on quality and detail.
Vertical Video
Capture your stories the way you want to show them. Vertical videos means easy editing and easy sharing on mobile platforms.
OM-LOG400
Capture the full range of nature’s beauty with a filmmaking-specific color-grading friendly picture profile.
Specifications
Sensor/Dust Reduction
| Sensor Type | 4/3 Live MOS Sensor |
| Effective Pixels | 20.4 million |
| Total Pixels | 21.8 million |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Dust Reduction | Supersonic Wave Filter (image sensor dust reduction system) |
Processor
| Processor Type | TruePic™ IX Image Processor |
Focusing System
| AF System Type |
High-speed imager AF *Imager phase detection AF and imager contrast AF used in combination |
| Focusing Points / Focusing Points Selection Mode | Cross-type phase detection AF (121 points), Contrast AF (121 points) / All target, Single target (Normal), Single target (Small), Group target (5 area), Group target (9 area), Group target (25 area), Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable) *Number of saved custom target settings: 4 |
| Focus Modes | Single AF (S-AF), Single AF+MF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Continuous AF+MF (C-AF+MF), Manual Focus (MF), AF tracking (C-AF + TR), AF tracking+MF (C-AF + TR+MF), Preset MF, Starry sky AF (S-AF), Starry sky AF+MF (S-AF+MF) |
| AF Limiter | Available *Up to 3 distance settings can be saved |
| Magnified Frame | 3x, 5x, 7x, 10x, 14x |
| Super Spot AF | Available |
| Face Detection AF / Eye Detection | Available |
| AF Targeting Pad | Available |
| Peaking Function | Available |
| AF Focus Adjust | Available |
| AF Illuminator | Available |
Image Stabilization
| System Type | Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization |
| Modes | S-IS AUTO, S-IS1, S-IS2, S-IS3, OFF |
| Focal Length Setting | 11 settings: 10 programmable settings (10 lenses), 1 open setting *Lenses without communication function can be registered |
| 5-Axis Sync IS |
Available *When using the M.Zuiko Digital lenses equipped with image stabilization |
| Stabilization Performance | Compensation steps (Body only): 6.5 *When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO Focal length: 40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm) Compensation steps (Sync IS): 7.5 *When using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO Focal length: 100mm (35mm equivalent: 200mm), halfway release image stabilization Off, Frame rate: High |
Shutter/Sequential Shooting
| Sequential Shooting Maximum Speed |
[Sequential shooting H] approx. 10 fps with selectable 5 -10 fps [Sequential shooting L] approx. 6fps with selectable 1-6 fps [Anti-shock sequential shooting L] approx. 5.5 fps with selectable 1-6 fps [Silent sequential shooting H] approx. 30 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30 fps [Silent sequential shooting L] approx. 10 fps with selectable 1-10fps [Pro Capture H] approx. 30 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30fps * Slower shutter speeds and flash can not be used [Pro Capture L] approx. 10 fps *Slower shutter speeds and flash can not be used. *Compatible lenses are limited. *The minimum aperture is f/8. |
| Max Recordable Pictures in Sequential Shooting | Sequential shooting H 10 fps [RAW]: Approx. 149 [JPEG LF]: Until card is full Sequential shooting L 6 fps [RAW]: Until card is full [JPEG LF]: Until card is full Silent sequential shooting H 30 fps [RAW]: Approx. 18 [JPEG LF]: Approx. 20 Silent sequential shooting L 10 fps [RAW]: Approx. 138 [JPEG LF]: Until card is full |
Viewfinder/Monitor
| Finder Type | Eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder, approx. 2.36M dots |
| Field of View / Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.23x[*1] ~ 1.37x[*2] (-1m-1, 50mm lens, Infinity) *1: Finder Style 1, 2 (aspect ratio 4:3) *2: Finder Style 3 (aspect ratio 4:3) |
| Eye Point / Diopter Adjustment Range | Approx. 27mm (-1m-1, Distance from rear lens surface) / -4 ~ +2m-1 |
| Display Grid | Off / normal grid / trichotomy /golden grid / scale / diagonal / movie grid *grid color is selectable |
| Level Gauge | 2-axis (horizontal/vertical) level gauge |
| Finder Style | 3 styles |
| Brightness / Color Temp Control | Adaptive brightness technology (EVF Auto Luminance) / ±2 level manual brightness control /±3 level manual color temperature control |
| Rear Monitor Size | 3.0-inch vari-angle monitor (electrostatic capacitance touch panel), Approx.1.04M dots (3:2) |
| Touch Control | Shutter release, Touch AF (AF area selection, AF area size adjustment), Face selection by touch operation, AF targeting pad, Frame forward/backward, Magnified playback, Live Guide, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection |
| Tilting Capability | Swivel type |
| Brightness / Color Temp Control (Rear Monitor) | ±7 levels / ±7 levels |
Exposure Control/Flash
| Metering System |
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering*, Spot metering with highlight/shadow control* *Also available AF target spot metering |
| Metering Range | Lowest luminance (-2 EV) / Highest luminance (20 EV) *ISO approx. 100, with F2.8 lens |
| Exposure Mode / Shooting Mode | AUTO (Live Guide can be used) Program AE (Program shift can be performed) Aperture priority AE Shutter priority AE Manual Bulb (Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite are available) Custom Scene select AE Art Filter |
| ISO Sensitivity | AUTO ISO (default): LOW (approx.64) ‐ 6400 with customizable default and upper limit (200 - 6400) Manual ISO: LOW (approx.64, approx.100), 200 ~ 25600 |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (adjustable by 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps) *Live View only reflects up to ±3 EV steps |
| AE Lock | Available *Locks with a half-press of the shutter button (can be set to other buttons) |
| Anti-Flicker Shooting | Available |
| Flash Intensity Control Mode | TTL Auto, Manual, Auto, Super FP (FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL) *Auto and Super FP are available on the external flash |
| Flash Mode | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 (FULL) ~ 1/64) |
| Synchronization Speed | 1/250 sec. When using Super FP: 1/125-1/8000 sec. When using electronic shutter: 1/50 sec. up to ISO6400, 1/20 sec. for ISO 8000 and higher, and 1/20 sec. for ISO bracketing |
| Flash Intensity Control | ±3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable) |
| Compatible External Flash | FL-LM3, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR |
| Wireless Flash Control Method | OM SYSTEM (Olympus) Wireless RC Flash system (Triggered and controlled by flash) Compatible external flash FL-600R, FL-900R, FL-700WR |
| External Flash Intensity Type | TTL Auto, Manual, Auto, FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL |
| Channel No. | 4 channels |
| Group No. | 4 groups (External flash 3 groups + commander flash) |
| Radio Wireless Control | Available |
Memory/Image Recording (File Format)
| Compatible Memory | Slot 1: SD, SDHC (UHS-I / II), SDXC(UHS-I / II) |
| Recording Format | DCF2.0, Exif2.31 |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW(12-bit lossless compression), JPEG+RAW |
| Recording Image Size | RAW: 5184 x 3888 JPEG: 5184 x 3888 ~ 1024 x 768 |
White Balance/Color Mode
| White Balance Mode | Auto WB, 7 WB presets, 4 Capture WB, Custom WB (Kelvin setting) |
| White Balance Compensation* |
±7 steps along A-B / G-M axis * Including Custom WB |
| Color Mode | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Bracketing/HDR
| Exposure Bracketing | 2, 3 or 5 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable), 7 frames (0.3/0.7EV steps selectable) |
| ISO Bracketing | 3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable) |
| White Balance Bracketing | 3 frames (A-B/G-M axis*) *Selectable in 2, 4, 6 steps each |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable) |
| Art Filter Bracketing | i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Art Filters, Color Creator, Underwater selectable |
| Focus Bracketing | 3 to 999 frames (step 1 to 10 selectable) Flash charge time (0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 sec. selectable) |
| Focus Stacking | Available M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 2x Teleconverter MC-20 |
| HDR (Auto Composite) | HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like) *ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200, and maximum shutter speed setting is 4 sec. |
| Bracketing for HDR post-process | 3 or 5 frames (2.0 or 3.0 EV steps), 7 frames (2.0 EV steps) |
Creative Features
| Picture Mode | i-Finish, Vivid, Natural, Flat, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e-Portrait, Underwater, Color Creator, Art Filters |
| Gradation | 4 types (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key) *Except when using e-Portrait, Underwater, Art Filters, Color Creator |
| Highlight and Shadow Control | ±7 steps each for highlight, shadow, mid-tone |
| Art Filter (Variation / Art Effect) |
Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color (18 color selectable), Bleach Bypass, Instant Film |
| Live Bulb / Live Time | Available *Update interval time 0.5 sec. ~ 60 sec. |
| Live Composite | Available *Update interval time 0.5 sec. ~ 60 sec. |
| Interval Shooting | Available *Creating Time-lapse movie is possible with interval shooting up to 999 frames. *Time priority, Frame priority selectable *Exposure smoothing is available |
| Multiple Exposure | 2 frames / auto gain adjustment, exposure on recorded picture (RAW) |
| Fisheye Compensation | 3 Styles *Enabled when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO is used. |
| High Res Shot | Handheld High Res Shot: JPEG (50M) 8160 x 6120 JPEG (25M) 5760 x 4320 RAW 8160 x 6120 Tripod High Res Shot JPEG (50M) 8160 x 6120 JPEG (25M) 5760 x 4320 RAW 10368 x 7776 |
| Keystone Compensation | Available |
Video/Audio Recording
| Video Recording Format | MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) |
| Movie Mode / Frame Rate / Compression Method | 4096 x 2160 (C4K) 24p / IPB（Approx.237Mbps) 3840 x 2160 (4K) 30p、25p、24p / IPB（Approx. 102Mbps） 1920 x 1080 (FHD) 30p、25p、24p / ALL-I（Approx. 202Mbps）, IPB（Approx. 52Mbps、Approx. 30Mbps、Approx. 18Mbps） 60p、50p / IPB（Approx. 52Mbps、Approx. 30Mbps、Approx. 18Mbps） 1280×720（HD） 60p、50p、30p、25p、24p / ALL-I（Approx. 102Mbps）, IPB（Approx. 26Mbps、Approx. 14Mbps、Approx. 10Mbps） |
| Maximum Video Recording Time | - |
| Art Filter Movie | Available *Frame rates may drop when certain Art Filters are used. |
| Time-lapse Movie | 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps 1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps 1280 x 720 (HD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps |
| Quick Movie / Slow Movie | Available |
| High speed movie | 120fps（1920×1080 / MOV） |
| Image Stabilization for Movie | M-IS1 (multi motion IS by Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer), M-IS2 (Multi motion IS by Image sensor shift), OFF *Field of view varies when using M-IS1. Using lens which is equipped with image stabilization can be given top priority. |
| AE Lock | Available |
| Time Code | Rec run / free run, drop frame / non-drop frame |
| Live View Output via HDMI | Monitor mode / Record mode *In monitor mode, the image can not be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded. *In record mode, 4K / C4K can not be set. *In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit). |
| Movie Picture Mode | Flat, OM-Log400 |
| Audio Recording Format | Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz) High-Resolution Audio recording Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz |
| Microphone / Speaker | Built-in stereo microphone / built-in mono speaker *External stereo microphone can be attached |
| Microphone Function | Wind noise reduction, recording volume, microphone volume limiter *Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.) |
Operability
| Wireless Shooting | Live View, Rec View, Wireless Touch AF shutter, Self Timer (w/ Countdown guidance, Sequential shooting, movie recording capability), Wireless Release, Movie Recording, Power Off |
| Image Share | Available *Marking function for image share is available. |
| Easy Connection | Connect using a QR code Connect using Bluetooth (View, Transfer only) |
| Playback Mode | Single-frame, Information display, Index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Calendar, Enlargement (2x ~ 14x), Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (auto) |
| Information Display | Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF |
Custom
| Mode dial my set | 1 type (Modes C can be accessed by mode dial) |
| Menu custom set | C2, C3 and C4 |
| Lever customization | Select assignment from 3 different modes, power switch, or off (no function assignment) |
| Button Customization | Buttons can be customized (select from 35 functions) Buttons on lenses can also be customized from the camera Some buttons may have restrictions to what functions can be assigned |
| Menu Languages (18 selectable) | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Turkish, Thai |
Connectivity/Power Requirements
| USB Connector | USB Micro-B (USB2.0 Hi-Speed) |
| Remote Connector | ⌀2.5Pin Jack (Optional remote cable RM-CB2, remote controller RM-WR1 can be used) |
| HDMI Connector | Micro HDMI (type D) |
| Flash Attachment | Hot shoe |
| Wireless LAN | Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | Built-in (Bluetooth Ver.4.2 Bluetooth Low Energy) |
| MIC Input Jack | ⌀3.5 stereo mini jack (plug-in power on/off) |
| PC Interface | USB Micro-B (USB2.0 Hi-Speed) |
| Battery | BLS-50 Li-ion battery |
| Battery Status Display | Remaining power (4 steps) |
| USB Charging | Built-in battery can be charged with USB * When the camera power is off * Performance varies depending on different USB devices |
| Sleep Mode | 1/3/5 min., Off |
| Number of Recordable Pictures | Standard mode: 310 shots / Quick sleep mode: 660 shots *With KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G, IS ON, with no flashes attached, based on CIPA test standards |
| Battery Life for Movie Recording | Under standard JEITA testing: 60 minutes When zoom and other operational functions are not used: 110 minutes |
Weights & Dimensions
| Weight |
Based on CIPA standards, with 1x BLX-1 battery and 1 memory card, without eyecup): 414g Body only: 366g |
| Dimensions | Approx. 125.3mm(W) x 85.2mm(H) x 49.7mm(D) *Based on CIPA standards: excludes protrusions |
| Environmentally Sealed | Dust, Splash, Freezeproof |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10℃ ~ +40℃ (when in operation), -20 ~ +60℃ (when stored) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 30 ~ 90% (when in operation), 10 ~ 90% (when stored) |
*Prices and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents:
Body, USB cable, Shoulder strap, Instruction manual, Warranty card, BLS-50 Li-ion battery, F-5AC AC adapter
