Instax Mini 12vs OM-5
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Instax Mini 12 (2023)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Beginners, parties & gifting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners, Parties & Gifting — Instax Mini 12 (2023): The perfect starter instant camera — effortless to use, great colours, and comes in beautiful pastel shades.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
- Complete beginners wanting their first instant camera
- Anyone buying an instant camera as a gift
- Party hosts who want to hand out physical prints on the night
- Kids and teenagers who want a fun, colourful camera
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The instax mini 12 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 12 (2023) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £899 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~293g (with batteries, without film) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 12 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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