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OM-D E-M5 vs OM-5 Mark II
Quick take: The OM-5 Mark II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the OM-D E-M5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M5Olympus · 2012 | OM-5 Mark IIOM System · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 usedBest | £1,055 |
| Sensor | 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 20.4MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080/60i | 4K/30p, OM-Log400 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 35 areas, face and eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF (121 cross-type points) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation | Up to 7.5-stop Sync IS (6.5-stop body-only) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked)Best |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 425g (with battery) | 370g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 121.9 × 88.9 × 43.2mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 1.44M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting OLED touch screen, 610k dots | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 multi-connector, micro HDMI, hot shoe, Accessory Port 2 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
OM-D E-M5
OM-5 Mark II
Portrait
4.9/10
6.5/10
Street
6.0/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.0/10
5.4/10
Documentary
4.1/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
6.7/10
Landscape
4.7/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
7.4/10
Casual
4.3/10
6.0/10
Food
5.5/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.1/10
8.1/10
Architecture
4.4/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
3.7/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.1/10
Filmmaking
—
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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