OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
OM System
87 Overall Score
vs
Pentax WG WG-8 Verde 2024
Pentax
31 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Video
Wedding Events
Vlogging
Streaming
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Specifications
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | Pentax WG WG-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | 1/2.3-inch |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP★ | 20 MP |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic IX | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 310 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | — |
| 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
Pentax WG WG-8 Verde 2024
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average af (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
Pentax WG WG-8 Verde 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
