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Olympus OM-5

📅 2022 📷 20.4 MP 🔲 Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) ⚖️ 366 g 🎬 4096x2160 (24p)

📖 Overview

The Olympus OM-5 is a compact Micro Four Thirds camera with impressive 4K video capabilities. It's designed for photographers and videographers who want a lightweight and versatile camera system. The smaller sensor is a trade-off for its size.

📋 Specifications

Release Year	2022
Resolution	20.4 Megapixels
Sensor Size	Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS
Max Image Resolution	5184 x 3888
ISO Range	Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 64-25600)
Max Video Resolution	4096x2160 (24p)
Weight	366 g
Dimensions	125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm
Special Features	The Olympus OM-5 (2022) featured impressive 4K video recording at 24p, a standout for its compact size.

Last updated: 19 hours ago

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Olympus OM-5, sourced from SampleShots.

Smoke On The Water. The Red Arrows display team arc trails to a backdrop of a late summer sunset, Sidmouth, Devon, UK | Airplanes create smoke trails in a cloudy sky — Red Zeppelin

Surfer skillfully maneuvers a large wave with distant mountains in the background. — Kévin JINER

Soft pastel seascape at dawn with gentle waves and a pink horizon. A tranquil ocean scene captured in a photograph. — Clark Gu

Tangerine Dream. A single sail boat navigates the North Devon coast on a dull day, aided by an old fashioned grad filter. Lynmouth, UK | Sailboat on calm ocean at sunset — Red Zeppelin

Watch Your Six. Or your Five. RAF Red Arrows display team approaching Sidmouth from the clouds, Devon, UK | Five fighter jets flying in formation against cloudy sky — Red Zeppelin

Waiting On the World to Change. A surfer biding his time at sunset on Christmas Eve along the Jurassic Coast, Devon, UK — Red Zeppelin

Architectural photograph of a modern building with curved white surfaces and expansive glass façades, casting angular shadows along a sunlit street. The composition highlights geometry and light across the facade. — Clark Gu

Decorative hexagonal tile mural depicting stylized cranes and floral motifs in teal, orange, and blue. — Clark Gu

Close-up photograph of a pink lotus blooming against a dark, blurred background. The petals display delicate gradients and fine texture, emphasizing the flower's form. — Simon White

A busy urban intersection framed by modern glass towers and a traditional building. Cars fill the multi-lane avenue as the city blends old and new. — Clark Gu

A street scene in a Korean city with low-rise shops in the foreground and modern high-rise towers in the distance. — Clark Gu

Photograph of a city street corner dominated by traffic signs, a parked scooter, and a modern brick building with balconies. The composition emphasizes urban signage and everyday street life. — Clark Gu

Macro close-up photograph of a green praying mantis head against a dark backdrop. Focus on the compound eyes and antennae, capturing symmetry and meticulous detail. — Janan

Photograph of crimson maple leaves in the foreground with shallow depth of field, the cool blue sky forming soft bokeh in the background. — Clark Gu

Photograph of a ceremonial hall featuring an ornate wall crest and two flags (South Korea on the left, a blue flag on the right). — Clark Gu

A white lotus bloom sits amid dark green leaves in a moody photograph. — sinmo li

Night photograph of a three-arched gate lit with cool blue lights against a dark sky. A crowd in silhouette fills the foreground, adding depth and atmosphere. — Clark Gu

Macro photograph of a praying mantis perched on a dried seed head against a soft, neutral background. — Janan

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🔌 Compatible Lenses

Native Micro Four Thirds Mount

Olympus M.30mm f/3.5 Macro

Olympus M.25mm F1.2

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 L

Olympus M.300mm F4.0

Panasonic Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS

Olympus M.14-42mm f/3.5-5.6

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm 1:2.8

Olympus 40-150mm Lens

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6

Olympus M.17mm F2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 15-150mm II or 40-150mm R

Olympus M.45mm f/1.2

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🔄 Via Adapter (7 lenses)

Olympus 70mm-300mm Lens

Olympus 12-60mm Lens

Olympus 14-54mm Lens

Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5

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