D5vs OM-5
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
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 d5 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D5 (2016) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,800 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~3780 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1405g (body only) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D5 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Travel | — |
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