OM System is delivering a second generation of their compact, adventure-ready mirrorless camera, the OM-5 Mark II. Retaining much of its predecessor’s build and imaging technology, including its 20.4MP Live MOS MFT Sensor and TruePic IX Image Processor, the Mark II sports an improved grip, USB-C power delivery and data connectivity, a dedicated Computational Photography button, new creative shooting modes, new video picture modes, and a simplified, user-friendly menu system. The rugged, IP53-weatherproof camera continues to be an ideal choice for high-quality imagery with a light footprint in outdoor, travel, and street applications.
First-generation users will be pleased with the inclusion of both the USB-C functionality and the new menu system, two of the most requested upgrades. The new OM System menu, first introduced in the OM-1 Mark II, is widely regarded as much easier to understand and configure, even for first time users.
Like the OM-3 from earlier this year, the OM-5 Mark II features a Computational Photography button on the camera’s top plate next to the shutter release button. The button gives users direct access to the High-Res Shot, Live ND, Focus Stacking, HDR, and Multiple Exposure modes without having to enter the menu.
The two new creative shooting modes were designed specifically to aid low-light shooters. Night Vision mode brings out the details of a scene shrouded in darkness, clearly displaying both the night sky and the foreground and simplifying composition. The other new mode, Hand Held Assist, allows users to gauge the stability of handheld long exposures in real time.
Also first introduced in the OM-3, the new creative video profiles, OM Cinema 1 and OM Cinema 2, offer a cinematic look to video footage without requiring special processing or grading.
Finally, the new pronounced grip improves ergonomics for a more secure hold. The Mark II only weighs a hair (0.1 oz) more than its predecessor, maintaining its lightweight and easy-to-carry form factor.
The OM-5 Mark II will come in three colorways: the traditional black and silver bodies, along with a brand-new sand beige paint job. The black and silver editions will also each come bundled in kits with two different lenses: a M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II Lens and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 Lens. For more information about the new camera, including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product pages.
