ADVENT ADVGEN40A4 vs OM System OM-5

ADVENT ADVGEN40A4

ADVENT ADVGEN40A4

ADVENT
14 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022

OM System OM-5 Silver 2022

OM System
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ADVENT ADVGEN40A4

No customer feedback yet

OM System OM-5 Silver 2022

78 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews

The OM System OM-5 is overwhelmingly praised for its compact size, light weight, weather sealing, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for travel and outdoor photography. Users appreciate the computational features like high-res mode and live ND, as well as the vast lens selection. Some minor criticisms include the learning curve for the menu system and the lack of a printed manual, but overall sentiment is very positive.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Weather sealing
  • Excellent image quality
  • Computational features (high-res, live ND)
  • Wide lens selection
Cons
  • Menu learning curve
  • No printed manual
  • Micro USB port
  • Diffraction at small apertures
๐Ÿ‘ Size and weight 12
๐Ÿ‘ Image quality 10
๐Ÿ‘ Weather sealing 6
๐Ÿ‘ Computational features 5
๐Ÿ‘ Lens selection 5
๐Ÿ‘ Ease of use 5

Scores

Beginner
ADVENT
34
OM System
95
Travel
ADVENT
8
OM System
86
Wedding Events
ADVENT
14
OM System
82
Video
ADVENT
14
OM System
81
Sports Wildlife
ADVENT
18
OM System
81
Vlogging
ADVENT
5
OM System
80
Streaming
ADVENT
7
OM System
79
Photography
ADVENT
16
OM System
79
Youtube
ADVENT
10
OM System
78
Product Photography
ADVENT
13
OM System
77

Specifications

ADVENT ADVGEN40A4OM System OM-5
Sensor
Typeโ€”Live MOS
Sizeโ€”micro-four-thirds
Megapixelsโ€”20.399999618530273 MP★
ISO Rangeโ€”200★
Processorโ€”TruePic IX
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
121
AF Typeโ€”Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type)
Eye AFโ€”โœ“★
Animal AFโ€”โœ“★
Subject Detectionโ€”โœ“★
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)โ€”30 fps★
Max Shutterโ€”1/32000
Electronic Shutterโ€”โœ“★
Video
Max Resolutionโ€”4K★
4K FPSโ€”30 fps★
1080p FPSโ€”30 fps★
10-bitโ€”โœ“★
Log Profileโ€”โœ“★
RAW Videoโ€”โœ—
Codecโ€”H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/MOV
Display & EVF
Screen Sizeโ€”3"★
Touchscreenโ€”โœ“★
Articulatingโ€”โœ“★
EVF Resolutionโ€”2.4M dots★
Build
Weather Sealedโ€”โœ“★
Weightโ€”0.37 kg★
Battery Lifeโ€”310 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fiโ€”โœ“★
Bluetoothโ€”โœ“★
USBโ€”Micro-USB★
HDMIโ€”Micro-HDMI
Hot Shoeโ€”โœ“★

Pros & Cons

ADVENT ADVGEN40A4

  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average video (25th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (28th percentile)
  • Below average display (30th percentile)

OM System OM-5 Silver 2022

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong evf (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System OM-5

Scores 81 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 24 of 32 specs.

OM System OM-5 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography