Instax Wide Evovs OM-5
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Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Premium Instant Photography & Creative Enthusiasts — Instax Wide Evo (2024): The premium instant camera. Wide-format prints with digital preview and 100 effects — the most capable Instax camera ever made.
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 Wide Evo (2024)
- Wide 400 owners who want digital preview and creative effects
- Instax Mini Evo fans who want the same experience on a larger print
- Photographers who want the most capable and premium Instax ever made
- Event and wedding photographers wanting large, creative instant prints
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 wide evo is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £899 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 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 | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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