OM-5vs Go Gen 2
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Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
Who should buy what
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-5 (2022) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £85 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 414g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-5 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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