OM System OM-5 Mark II Price, Specs, Availability Announced

Written By Angela Nicholson
The three colours of the OM System OM-5 II

OM System has introduced the OM-5 Mark II, a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera designed with the needs of outdoor creators in mind. It evolves from the original OM-5, maintaining the compact Micro Four Thirds format while bringing upgrades to usability, durability and creative tools.

Weighing just 418g, the OM-5 Mark II features a redesigned grip for improved handling and retains the weather-sealed build rated to IP531, with freeze-proofing to -10°C. It’s aimed at photographers and videographers who need a lightweight but rugged system that can be used in varied outdoor conditions.

Read our OM System OM-5 Mark II Review

The camera inherits the same 20.37MP Live MOS sensor and TruePic IX processor as its predecessor, with 5-axis in-body image stabilisation offering up to 7.5 stops when paired with compatible lenses. The autofocus system uses a 121-point all cross-type phase detection system, but although there is human face and eye detection, there’s no subject detection.

Meanwhile, video creators will appreciate the addition of the OM-Cinema profiles and a USB-C port for power bank charging.

To make the camera’s computational photography tools more readily available, the OM-5 Mark II adds a dedicated CP button, giving quick access to features like Live ND, High Res Shot, Focus Stacking and Live Composite. Night sky photographers will appreciate new tools such as Starry Sky AF and Handheld Assist mode, making astro work more feasible without a tripod.

The menu structure also mirrors that of the OM-1 series, offering a more intuitive interface.

The OM-5 Mark II comes in black, silver and a new limited edition Sand Beige colour, designed to blend with natural surroundings.

OM System OM-5 Mark II Price and Availability

The OM-5 Mark II will be available from mid-July 2025, with a suggested retail price of £1,099 for the body only. The Sand Beige version will be produced in limited quantities and available only while stocks last.

OM System OM-5 II Specifications

  • Camera type: Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds

  • Announced: 17th June 2025

  • Sensor: 20.4MP Four Thirds type Live MOS

  • Processor: TruePic IX image processor

  • Stabilisation: 5-Axis in-body stabilisation giving up to 6.5EV compensation (7.5EV with compatible Sync IS lens)

  • Viewfinder: 2.36-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder

  • Screen: 3-inch 1,040,000-dot vari-angle touchscreen

  • Focusing system: Hybrid AF with on-chip phase detection and contrast detection – 121 cross-type phase detection points

  • Subject detection: Face and Eye Detection only (no AI subject detection)

  • Continuous Shooting: Up to 6fps mechanical, 10fps silent with full AF/AE; 30fps Pro Capture and silent H with AF/AE locked at first frame

  • Weight: 418g including battery and memory card

  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 125.3 x 85.2 x 52.0mm

Angela Nicholson

Angela is the founder of SheClicks, a community for female photographers. She started reviewing cameras and photographic kit in early 2004 and since then she’s been Amateur Photographer’s Technical Editor and Head of Testing for Future Publishing’s extensive photography portfolio (Digital Camera, Professional Photography, NPhoto, PhotoPlus, Photography Week, Practical Photoshop, Digital Camera World and TechRadar). She now primarily writes reviews for SheClicks but does freelance work for other publications.

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