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OM System OM-1 Mark II vs OM System OM-5 Mark II

The OM System OM-1 Mark II and the OM System OM-5 Mark II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the OM System OM-5 Mark II if you want a lighter body (414 g against 599 g). On these specs the OM System OM-1 Mark II has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
SpecOM System OM-1 Mark IIOM System OM-5 Mark II
MakerOM SystemOM System
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
SensorMicro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mmMicro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor2×2×
Resolution20.4 MP20.4 MP
Stabilisationin the bodyin the body
Announced20242025
Typemirrorless cameramirrorless camera
Weight599 g414 glighter
Lenses in this guide125 for its sensor125 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both camerasMicro Four Thirds17.3 × 13 mmCrop factor 2×
Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: OM System OM-1 Mark II 2×, OM System OM-5 Mark II 2×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.

50mm on either · 20°
Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The OM System OM-1 Mark II: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The OM System OM-5 Mark II: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.

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