OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
OM System
83 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7
Sony
58 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Video
Streaming
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Specifications
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | Sony Alpha a7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP | 24.299999237060547 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic IX | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 | Phase Detection: 117Contrast Detection: 25 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC | Uncompressed |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Battery Life | 310 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro USB |
| 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 (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Sony Alpha a7
- Strong video (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong evf (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong af (76th percentile)
- Below average burst (29th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II
Scores 83 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
