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OM-5

Weather-sealed to IP53 with best-in-class IBIS (7.5 stops). The toughest camera in this bracket — built for outdoor and adventure photographers.

Typical Price
£899–£999
Average price across retailers: ~£949
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Core
Sensor
20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution
20.4 MP
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm
Weight
414g body only
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation
5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate
30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical
Battery Life
~370 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Viewfinder
EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity
USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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Suitability Score by Genre
Outdoor & Adventure
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Travel
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0
✅ Great For
🏕️
Outdoor & Adventure IP53 sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS make it the go-to body for shooting in harsh conditions.
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Landscape IBIS enables sharp handheld shots in low light — ideal for dawn and dusk landscapes.
✈️
Travel Compact but weather-sealed — handles travel in any climate without worry.
🦅
Wildlife Subject tracking is reliable. MFT crop factor gives effective reach with shorter lenses.
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Portrait Capable with good lenses, though MFT offers less background separation than APS-C.
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Sports & Action 30fps burst is strong but MFT dynamic range at high ISO is a limitation for indoor sports.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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