Olympus OM-5 vs OM System OM-1
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Olympus OM-5: 366 g ; OM System OM-1: 599 g
- Max. video mode: Olympus OM-5: 4096x2160 (24p) ; OM System OM-1: C4K 60p (4096 x 2160)
- Battery: Olympus OM-5: BLS-50 lithium-ion battery ; OM System OM-1: BLX-1 Lithium-ion battery
Best for
The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Olympus OM-5 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Olympus | OM System |
| Model | OM-5 | OM-1 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm | 134.8 x 91.6 x 72.7 mm |
| Weight | 366 g | 599 g |
| Weather sealing | — | IP53 dust and splash resistant |
| Sensor | ||
| Total megapixels | — | 22.9 |
| Megapixels | 20.4 | — |
| Effective megapixels | — | 20.4 |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 64-25600) | Auto, 80-25600 (expandable to 102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | — | Phase detection + contrast detection |
| AF phase-detection points | — | 1,053 (all cross-type) |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | — | 120 fps (focus fixed), 50 fps (C-AF) |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | — | 10 fps |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | — | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift |
| Rated stops | — | 7 stops (8 stops with Sync IS) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4096x2160 (24p) | C4K 60p (4096 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 1,037,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II | SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I/II |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery | BLX-1 Lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots | — | 520 shots |