Upgrade Guide

OM System OM-3→OM System OM-5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

OM System

OM-3

£999

2024

→

Upgrade to

OM System

OM-5

£899 (-£100)

2022

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the OM-3. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the OM-5

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Burst rate

30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical vs 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	OM-3	OM-5
Price	£999	£899
Released	2024	2022	↓
Sensor	20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds	20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p	4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle)	Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses)	5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate	10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF	30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical	↑
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	414g (with battery)	414g body only
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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