OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 2025
OM System
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 Black 2021
Sony
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 2025
82 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews
The OM-5 Mark II is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and versatile camera that excels for travel and everyday carry. Users love its image quality, weather sealing, image stabilization, and computational features, often preferring it over heavier full-frame setups. Common criticisms include limited battery life, a poor printed manual, and some concerns about build quality and autofocus subject recognition compared to higher-end models.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent image quality
- Effective weather sealing
- Great image stabilization
- Computational photography features
Cons
- Limited battery life
- Poor printed manual
- Build quality concerns (plastic)
- Limited AF subject recognition
- No built-in flash
Portability 12
Image quality 10
Weather sealing 6
Image stabilization 5
Battery life 4
Manual quality 4
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Scores
Travel
Vlogging
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Photography
Youtube
Specifications
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic IX | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Sand Beige 2025
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Sony ZV-E10 ZV-E10 Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.