OM-5vs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-5 (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-5 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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