OM-5vs RX100 VI
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 & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The om-5 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-5 (2022) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £700 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-5 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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