OM SYSTEM OM-5 is coming soon and according to latest Olympus rumors, the upcoming Micro Four Thirds camera might be much cheaper than the current OM-1.
Latest rumors indicates that the OM SYSTEM OM-5 price could be around $1599. This is not the final pricing yet, but OM Digital has told retailers that it could be this price. The fact that the OM-5 is on sale at this price leads to estimations that it will be a lower-priced model. Maybe with some features omitted from the OM-1 .
In addition, a new OM SYSTEM lens will come along with this OM System OM-5 mirrorless camera.
The US price of the OM System OM-1 camera is $2,199.99 USD check availability at Amazon, B&HPhoto and Adorama.
Rumored OM SYSTEM OM-5 Specifications
- 20MP Stacked BSI Live MOS MFT Sensor (same OM-1 sensor)
- 15 fps high-speed continuous shooting
- Single card slot design
- 3.6mp EVF
- AI artificial intelligence detection auto focus
- Same OM-1 BLX-1 battery
- Price around $1,599
- Announcement in late October
- Shipping will start in November 2022
The Olympus E-M5 Mark III currently sells around $1199 in North America (current retail price is $999), so if the price of the OM-5 becomes $1599 as stated, the OM-5 will be significantly more expensive than the E-M5 Mark III. Considering the OM-5 uses the same stacked sensor as the OM-1, $1599 seems reasonable (the OM-1 retails for $2199).
FULL LIST OF OM SYSTEM OM-1 ACCESSORIES
- OM SYSTEM OM-1 body
- Power battery holder HLD-10
- Wireless remote control RM-WR1
- Lithium ion rechargeable battery BLX-1
- Battery Charger BCX-1
- Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Charger Set SBCX-1
- USB-AC Adapter F-7AC
- USB Cable CB-USB13
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