If hypothesis in regards to the new OM SYSTEM OM-5 is correct, we’d see a brand new model of probably the greatest journey cameras hit the streets this 12 months.
Few digital camera producers are creating as a lot pleasure as OMDS in 2022. A lot has been anticipated from the corporate previously often called Olympus. Thus far, they’ve delivered wonderful cameras just like the OM-1 (learn our evaluation) and new lenses just like the 12-40mm f/2.8 Professional II, the 20mm f/1.4 Professional (learn our evaluation) and the 40-150mm f/4 Professional (learn our evaluation). Now, consideration has turned to a different new digital camera — the OM SYSTEM OM-5.
There was loads of hypothesis surrounding the OM-5 for months. The OM-5 shall be OM SYSTEM’s tackle the tremendous standard, travel-friendly Olympus E-M5 collection. These small cameras have all the time packed a punch, and in some ways, they’re fairly much like the bigger — and costlier — pro-oriented cameras just like the older Olympus E-M1 collection. So it will be protected to imagine that the brand new OM-5 might need extra in frequent with the OM-1 than you may imagine. A current submit over at 43 Rumors suggests there may not be an excessive amount of distinction in any respect.
OM-5: Attainable tech specs
In accordance with the submit on 43 Rumors, the OM-5 will characteristic the identical 20-megapixel sensor discovered within the bigger OM-1. You may see our OM-1 picture samples right here and right here. Utilizing this sensor isn’t a foul factor. In comparison with older Micro 4 Thirds sensors, we discovered the brand new stacked sensor offered vital beneficial properties in dynamic vary and a not insignificant increase when taking pictures at excessive ISOs.
In fact, being a mannequin beneath the OM-1, there shall be some downgrades. Whereas the OM-1 includes a beautiful 5.76-million dot EVF, anticipate the OM-5 to drop to a 3.6-million dot EVF. However, once more, that is nonetheless an enchancment over the older 2.36-million dot EVF that Olympus beforehand utilized in its cameras.
You need to anticipate burst charges of as much as 15 frames per second. There also needs to be a single card slot as a substitute of twin card slots. Apparently, the OM-5 will use the brand new BLX-1 battery, which delivers wonderful battery life within the OM-1. There also needs to be climate sealing, a completely articulating display screen and IBIS. There’s even discuss of the OM-5 that includes some AI autofocus tips discovered within the OM-1. In all, the OM-5 — if the speculated specs are correct — needs to be a potent journey digital camera.
Potential announcement and launch dates
In accordance with the studies, we might hear extra in regards to the OMDS OM SYSTEM OM-5 in September. The digital camera might then be launched in October, simply in time for the vacation season. October would intently match the discharge time-frame of the Olympus E-M5 III, which launched in November of 2019.
Concerning pricing, I believe the OM-5 will hit cabinets for $1,499. This value level can be $700 lower than the OM-1. This value would additionally account for the upgrades remodeled the older E-M5 III, which launched with an preliminary price of $1,199.
The OM-5 shall be a welcome addition to the lineup. The OM-5 may even be the primary digital camera to make use of nothing however the brand new OM SYSTEM branding. When you bear in mind accurately, the OM-1 featured the Olympus title entrance and middle on the digital camera. This was accomplished as a homage to the unique OM-1, which celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this 12 months. So, the OM-5 would be the first digital camera to make use of the brand new title completely. So, what do you need to see within the OM SYSTEM OM-5? Tell us within the remark part under.
