X100Vvs OM-5
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras 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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
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 x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £899 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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