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OM System OM-5 Camera Price, Specs, Release date

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Here are the price, specs and release date information of the OM System OM-5. The OM-5 is a smaller, lighter alternative to the OM System OM-1 for content creators whose primary interest is an outdoor pursuit like walking or climbing, while the OM-1’s target market is dedicated photographers and videographers.

The OM-5 will be available for $1,199.99 body-only and $1599.99 with the 12-45mm f/4 PRO lens as a kit. Check availability at B&HPhoto, Amazon and Adorama,

The OM-5 features a new 20.4MP BSI Live MOS Sensor and TruePic IX Image Processor built into a durable magnesium-alloy body that weighs less than a pound with a battery and memory card included. Utilizing a new 20.4MP BSI Live MOS sensor and TruePic IX image processor, the OM-5 features in-body 5-axis image stabilization to alleviate up to 6.5 stops of camera shake, and Sync IS allows for up to 7.5 stops, allowing long shutter speeds when shooting handheld. The new sensor-and-processor combination also allows for DCI and UHD 4K video recording, the former utilizing a true 24p frame rate. 50MP Handheld High Res Shooting is available, as is ProCapture up to 30 fps in continuous shooting mode.

OM System OM-5 Key Features & Specs

  • 20.4-megapixel Live MOS sensor
  • Updated TruePic IX image processor
  • Improved IBIS with up to 6.5 stops
  • 50MP Handheld High-Res Shot mode
  • Now with Live Composite, Live ND modes
  • Hybrid 121-point autofocus system with cross-type PDAF pixels
  • Improved AF performance with better face/eye AF, plus Starry Sky AF mode
  • 10fps Mech. Shutter / 30fps Elec. Shutter continuous shooting
  • ProCapture at 30fps up to 14 frames
  • 4K/30 video
  • No video recording limit
  • OM-Log400, vertical video, webcam support
  • Upgraded dustproof, freezeproof, and splashproof design with IP53 rating
  • $1199.99 body only

First Impression Reviews

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OM SYSTEM OM-5 Price and Release Date

The OM-5 will be available in Silver and Black in late-November 2022 in the following configurations and pricing:

OM SYSTEM OM-5 Body Only: £1,199.99

OM SYSTEM OM-5 Body with 12-45mm F4.0 PRO Lens Kit: £1,499.99

OM SYSTEM OM-5 Body with 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II Lens Kit: £1,499.99

Check availability at B&HPhoto, Amazon and Adorama,

European Pricing

OM-5 Body €1,299.00

OM-5 1415 II kit €1,699.00

OM-5 1245 kit €1,699.00

US Pricing

OM-5 body: $1,199.99

OM-5 12-45 kit: $1,599.99