The Olympus OM System OM-5 II arrived with the same 20 MP sensor and image processor as its predecessor, so most of the core specifications are almost the same as those of its predecessor. Yes, the camera does have a light update on the specification side (or better to day on its software side, let’s explore those changes ) Let’s have a look at the Major Features of the Camera
Key Specifications
- 20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor
- 50MP handheld high-res multi-shot mode
- Up to 7.5EV stabilization with Sync IS lenses
- Up to 30fps continuous shooting, configurable pre-capture
- 2.36M-dot 0.68x OLED viewfinder
- IP53 dust and water resistance rating
- USB-C for charging / data transfer
- Updated menu system
The OM-5 II will retail for $1199 body-only, the same as its predecessor, and will be available at “the end of June.” It will come in black, silver and a “sand beige” tan. Let’s explore the Major differences between the two
OM System OM-5 II vs OM-5 Major Differences
Olympus OM-5 Mark II vs Olympus OM-5 Comparison Table
| Feature | Olympus OM-5 Mark II | Olympus OM-5 |
| Image Sensor | 17.4 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) CMOS | 17.4 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS |
| Built-In ND Filter | Mechanical Filter Wheel with 4-Stop (1/16) ND Filters | No |
| ISO/Gain Sensitivity (Photo/Video) | Native in Manual Mode: 200 to 6400 (64 to 6400 Extended), Native in Auto Mode: 6400 | Photo: Native 200 to 25,600 (64 to 25,600 Extended), Video: Native 200 to 6400 |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC: 4096 x 2160 at 24 fps [240 Mb/s], 3840 x 2160 at 24/25/30 fps [105 Mb/s], 1920 x 1080 at 24/25/30/50/60/120 fps [30 to 205 Mb/s], 1280 x 720 at 24/25/30/50/60 fps | H.264/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC: DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24 fps [237 Mb/s], UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24/25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s], 1920 x 1080 at 24/25/29.97 fps [18 to 202 Mb/s], 1280 x 720 at 24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | No | Details NA | HDMI: 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080p |
| Audio Recording | 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio | Not specified |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo, Mono | Stereo |
| Power I/O | 1x USB-C Input | 1x Micro-USB Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) | 1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Data Input |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Control | Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) |
| Monitor Resolution | 1,037,000 Dot | 1,040,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1024 x 768 (2,360,000 Dot) | 2,360,000 Dot |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.48x | Not specified |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4+2 | -4 to +2 |
| Autofocus Points | Photo, Video: Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill In, Manual, Off, Slow Sync, TTL Auto | Fill Flash, Manual, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Battery | 1x BLS-10 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 310 Shots) | 1x BLS-50 Rechargeable (Approx. 310 Shots) |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Mag alloy |
| Weight (Body Only) | 13.1 oz / 370 g | 12.9 oz / 366 g |
| Weight (With Battery) | Not specified | 14.6 oz / 414 g |
| USB-C | USB-C for charging and webcam (UVC/UAC protocol, USB 2.0 speed) | Micro USB (no webcam functionality mentioned) |
| Grip | Updated, slightly larger for improved ergonomics | Standard grip |
| Menus | Updated color-coded menus with explanations for unavailable items | Standard menus |
| CP Button | CP button for quick access to computational photography modes | Exposure compensation button |
| Color Modes | Includes OM Cinema 1 (yellows in highlights, blues in shadows) and OM Cinema 2 (cyan in highlights/shadows, lower contrast) | Standard color profile only |
| Video Tally Light | Red LED tally light for video recording | No tally light |
| Assistance Features | Night vision mode, handheld assist mode for long exposures | No additional assistance features |
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