OM System OM-5 Specifications

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Model Name:	OM System OM-5
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	OM-5
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$1199.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	TBD
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	12.9 oz (366 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.4 x 2.0 in. (125 x 85 x 50 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	20.4
Sensor Format:	4/3
Sensor size:	226.2mm² (17.40mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.36 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 8160 x 6120 (49.9 MP, 4:3), 10368 x 7776 (80.6 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.31), 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p) 3840x2160 (5p) 1920x1080 (15p/10p/5p) 1280x720 (30p/15p/10p/5p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x (3x in movie mode)
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Advanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (25, 9 or 5-area), single target (normal/small)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; 2.68M-dot OLED, 1.20x - 1.37x magnification, 100% coverage, 27mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,037,000 dots (345,667 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	200
ISO Settings:	AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom WB (Kelvin), One-touch WB (4); WB Tuning: +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis
Shutter Speed Range:	1/32000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Custom, Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night Scape, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, Fireworks, Light trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach & Snow, Backlight HDR, Candlelight, Silent, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus Shot), Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film, Soft Focus Effect, Pin-Hole Effect, White Edge Effect, Frame Effect, Star Light Effect, Blur Effect, B&W Effect, Picture Tone, Shade Effect), Underwater Wide/Underwater Macro, HDR1/2, Live Bulb, Live Time, Live Composite, Focus Stacking
Self Timer:	2, 10, Custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	80.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 1/1 (FULL) - 1/64
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	9.0 m / 29.5 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-II
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0, 3.5mm external mic jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:	60 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLS-50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	No
Internal Charging Supported:	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Olympus Workspace, Capture, Updater downloads
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: