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OM-5 vs PEN
Quick take: The PEN is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-5 — Outdoor & Adventure: The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
OM-5 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-5OM System · 2022 | PENOM System · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £179Best | £849 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p, OM-Log400 | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 414g (body only) | 393g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 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-5
PEN
Portrait
6.5/10
7.0/10
Street
6.8/10
7.8/10
Travel
6.8/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
5.1/10
5.2/10
Documentary
6.3/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
7.7/10
Landscape
5.9/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
7.5/10
8.1/10
Casual
6.0/10
6.3/10
Food
6.9/10
6.9/10
Macro
8.1/10
6.8/10
Architecture
6.0/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.9/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
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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