OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
OM System
82 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R50 R50 Black 2024
Canon
72 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Travel
Product Photography
Video
Wedding Events
Youtube
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Streaming
Photography
Specifications
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | Canon EOS R50 R50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic IX | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 | PhotoPhase Detection: 4503VideoPhase Detection: 3713 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| 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 | H.264, H.265, MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 310 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 Silver 2025
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Canon EOS R50 R50 Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong af (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
Pricing
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 20250.078score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS R50 R50 Black 20240.112score per dollar
Canon EOS R50 R50 Black 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.
