OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
OM System
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7 a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Travel
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Streaming
Product Photography
Vlogging
Specifications
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | Sony a7 a7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 33 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic IX | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC | XAVC HS/H.265, XAVC S, XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | 520 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sony a7 a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 20250.007score per dollar
vs
Sony a7 a7 IV Black 20210.005score per dollar
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025 offers 1.4x better value for money
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
Sony a7 a7 IV Black 2021
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II
Scores 88 overall, wins 2 of 10 usage categories and 3 of 33 specs.
