A walk on the wild side with the new OM-5 Mark II
Posted on Jun 17, 2025 by Adam Duckworth
The new OM System OM-5 Mark II is built for outdoor image-makers who a want rugged yet light and compact camera
This second-generation OM System OM-5 Mark II offers upgrades in handling, connectivity and creative control and retains its Micro Four Thirds format with a 20.4-megapixel sensor.
The £1099 body has been redesigned with a new grip for better ergonomics and more secure handling, especially useful during handheld shoots in unpredictable environments. At just 370g/ 0.82lb body only, the OM-5 Mark II is one of the lightest and most travel-friendly cameras in its class.
Image stabilisation improved
Standout features are the improved five-axis image stabilisation of up to 7.5 stops and a new USB-C port that allows the camera to be charged via power bank in the field.
Thanks to the Live MOS sensor and the TruePic IX image processing engine, this model delivers natural gradations in images with minimal noise and high image quality even at high-sensitivity settings. It is equipped with 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF for high-speed, high-precision AF.
For video, the OM-5 Mark II now includes OM-Cinema Video Profiles as well as Log, designed to offer a more cinematic look and can capture C4K video in 24p, or 4K in up to 30p. In FHD it can record up to 60p in All-Intra codec up to 202 Mbps and in S&Q mode can shoot up to 120fps.
It can also shoot time lapse movies and has a 1.4x digital tele-converter. The camera offers focus peaking and grid lines overlay, and has adopted the menu system from the flagship OM-1.
Choose your hue
The camera is available in black, silver and a limited-edition sand beige to reinforce its use as an outdoor camera.
The OM-5 Mark II is IP53-rated splashproof, dustproof and freeze-resistant to -10°C. And dedicated computational photography (CP) button gives faster access to tools like HDR, Live ND and focus stacking.
The camera is compatible with the OM Image Share mobile app and OM Workspace editing software. More from omsystem.com
