OM System OM-5 Mark II

The OM System OM-5 Mark II is a 2025 mirrorless camera built around a Micro Four Thirds sensor. An electronic viewfinder handles eye-level framing, and the Micro 4/3 mount accepts the system's lenses.

Its combination of in-body stabilisation, burst shooting up to 30fps and weather sealing points toward photographers who work handheld, outdoors or around moving subjects.

It also records 4K video plus Cinema 4K, with slow-motion options at Full HD 120p, and built-in Wi-Fi adds a wireless connectivity option to the camera.

Recording options start with 4K at up to 30p, and a Cinema 4K mode is also listed, with H.264 as the recording codec. That 30p ceiling applies at the camera's top resolution, while faster frame rates live at lower resolutions.

Slow motion comes from Full HD at 120p, the only listed mode at that frame rate. It is not available at 4K, since 4K tops out at 30p, so plan slow-motion shots at the lower resolution and allow for its smaller frame size in editing.

OM-Cinema 1 and OM-Cinema 2 profiles give footage two ready-made looks to shoot with, which saves grading time when you want a consistent character rather than building a look from scratch.

Still photography starts with a 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds sensor. That resolution serves everyday prints and online sharing well, though heavy cropping leaves less latitude than higher-megapixel bodies provide.

The mount matters as much as the sensor. Micro 4/3 gives access to the system's lens range, so you can build a kit around the focal lengths you actually use rather than replacing everything.

For movement, the camera offers 121 autofocus points and burst shooting up to 30fps. That quoted figure is a maximum, so it is best treated as headroom for brief moments of action rather than a promise of sustained shooting.

In-body stabilisation reduces camera shake, which helps you hold the camera steady at slower shutter speeds. It does nothing for subject movement, so a fast subject still needs a fast shutter. A maximum ISO of 25600 adds room when light drops.

Weather sealing lets you keep working when conditions turn dusty or damp. Treat it as protection against the elements rather than waterproofing, and outdoor shoots become less dependent on fair weather.

Built-in Wi-Fi gives the camera a wireless connection option with no external accessory required. What you do with that connection depends on your devices and workflow.

The electronic viewfinder puts an eye-level view in front of you, showing the frame as the sensor sees it. In bright ambient light, where rear screens can struggle, that makes composition and checking exposure more comfortable. An eye-level view also braces the camera against your face, a natural point of contact for handheld work.

With a single memory card slot, storage planning is simple but there is no in-camera backup. For shoots you cannot repeat, carry a spare card and consider offloading footage and stills before the next session rather than trusting one card with everything.