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Model name OM-5 Mark II Version/Date ver.1.0 / 2025.04.10 Product Type Product Type Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera Memory SD, SDHC (UHS-I / II), SDXC(UHS-I / II) Sensor size 17.4 mm x 13.0 mm (Micro Four Thirds) Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Image Sensor Image sensor type 4/3 Live MOS Sensor Number of pixels Number of effective pixels: Approx. 20.4 million pixels Total number of pixels: Approx. 21.8 million pixels Aspect ratio 4:3 Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (image sensor dust reduction system) Still Photo Recording Recording format DCF2.0, Exif3.0 File format JPEG, RAW(12-bit lossless compression), JPEG+RAW Recording image size RAW: 5184 x 3888 JPEG: 5184 x 3888 ~ 1024 x 768 Image Stabilisation System   Image stabilisation type Built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation Image stabilisation mode S-IS AUTO, S-IS1, S-IS2, S-IS3, OFF Stabilisation performance Compensation steps (In-body IS): center 6.5 steps, corner 5.5 steps *When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO at a focal distance of f = 45mm (35mm equivalent: f = 90mm),  Yaw/Pitch/Roll compensation performance, CIPA 2024 standard compliant Compensation steps (Sync IS): center 7.5 steps, corner 6.5 steps *When using M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO at a focal distance of f = 100mm (35mm equivalent: f = 200mm), halfway release image stabilization: Off,  Yaw/Pitch/Roll compensation performance, CIPA 2024 standard compliant 5-axis Sync IS Available *When using the M.Zuiko Digital lenses equipped with image stabilisation  Focal length setting 11 settings: 10 programmable settings (10 lenses) *Lenses without communication function can be registered Finder   Finder type Eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder,  approx. 2.36M dots Field of view / Viewfinder magnification Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.23x[*1] ~ 1.37x[*2] (-1m^-1, 50mm lens, Infinity) *1: Finder Style 1, 2 (aspect ratio 4:3) *2: Finder Style 3 (aspect ratio 4:3) Eye point / Diopter adjustment range Approx. 27mm (-1m^-1, Distance from rear lens surface) / -4 ~ +2m^-1 Display Grid Off / normal grid / trichotomy /golden grid / scale / diagonal / movie grid *grid colour is selectable Level Gauge 2-axis (horizontal/vertical) level gauge Finder Style 3 styles Brightness and Colour Temperature Control Adaptive brightness technology (EVF Auto Luminance) / ±2 level manual brightness control /±3 level manual colour temperature control Eyecup EP-15 (bundled), Large eyecup EP-16（optional) Monitor   Monitor type 3.0-inch vari-angle monitor (electrostatic capacitance touch panel), Approx.1.04M dots (3:2),   Tilting capability Swivel type Touch control Shutter release, Touch AF (AF area selection, AF area size adjustment), Face selection by touch operation, AF targeting pad, Frame forward/backward, Magnified playback, Live Guide, ART/SCN mode selection, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, Movie controls, Menu control* *Tab selection/page selection/character input Brightness / Colour temperature control ±7 levels / ±7 levels Focusing AF system High-speed imager AF *Imager phase detection AF and imager contrast AF used in combination AF working range Lowest luminance (-3.5 EV) / Highest luminance (20 EV) *ISO approx. 100, with F2.8 lens Focusing point / Focusing point selection mode Cross-type phase detection AF (121 points), Contrast AF (121 points) / All target, Single target (Normal 1-area), Single target (Small 1-area), Cross target (5-area), Middle target (9-area), Large target (25-area), Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable) *Number of saved custom target settings: 4 Focus mode Single AF (S-AF), Single AF+MF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Continuous AF+MF (C-AF+MF), Manual Focus (MF), AF tracking (C-AF + TR)*, AF tracking+MF (C-AF + TR+MF)*, Preset MF, Starry sky AF (S-AF), Starry sky AF+MF (S-AF+MF) * Cannot be set when all target are on, face detection is on C-AF tracking sensitivity settings 5 steps C-AF Center Priority Available AF limiter  Available *Up to 3 distance settings can be saved AF targeting pad Available Magnified frame AF 3x, 5x, 7x, 10x, 14x Super spot AF Available Face detection AF / Eye detection AF Available Manual Focus Assist Magnify, Peaking, Focus indicator  Magnify MF Available Peaking function Color: 4 colors (white, black, red or yellow) Highlight intensity: high, normal or low Image brightness Adj.: On or off Focus indicator Available AF Focus Adj. Available AF illuminator Available Exposure Control (Still) Metering system (TTL Image sensor metering) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center-weighted average metering, Spot metering*, Spot metering with highlight/shadow control* *Also available AF target spot metering Metering range Lowest luminance (-2 EV) / Highest luminance (20 EV) *ISO approx. 100, with F2.8 lens Shooting mode AUTO (Live Guide can be used) Program AE (Program shift can be performed) Aperture priority AE Shutter priority AE Manual Bulb (Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite are available) Custom  Scene select  AE Art Filter ISO sensitivity (AUTO) LOW (approx.64) ~ 6400 ISO sensitivity (MANUAL) LOW (approx.64, approx.100), 200 ~ 25600 Exposure compensation ±5 EV (adjustable by 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps) *Live View only reflects up to ±3 EV steps AE lock Available *Locks with a half-press of the shutter button (can be set to other buttons) Anti-Flicker Shooting Available Shutter Focal-plane shutter (mechanical shutter) 1/8000 ~ 60 sec, Live Bulb, LiveTime, Live Composite Electronic first curtain shutter 1/320 ~ 60 sec *Shutter speed faster than 1/320 sec will be automatically switched to mechanical first curtain shutter. Electronic shutter (Silent mode) 1/32000 ~ 60 sec *Settings for sound, AF illuminator, and flash can be set to ON/OFF separately, default setting is Off for all three Flicker Scan Video recording 1/30 ~ 1/500.0        Still 1/50.0 ~ 1/6944 *Video recording S/M mode, Still S/M silent mode only Drive Sequential shooting maximum speed [Sequential shooting]　approx. 6fps with selectable 1-6 fps [Anti-shock sequential shooting]　approx. 5.5 fps with selectable 1-6 fps [Silent sequential shooting H]　approx. 30 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30 fps *Focus and exposure are fixed at first frame. [Silent sequential shooting]　approx. 10 fps with selectable 1-10fps [Pro Capture H]　approx. 30 fps with selectable 15, 20, 30fps * Slower shutter speeds and flash can not be used *Focus and exposure are fixed at first frame. [Pro Capture]　approx. 10 fps  *Slower shutter speeds and flash can not be used.  *Compatible lenses are limited.  *The minimum aperture is f/8. Sequential shooting maximum recordable frames Sequential shooting at max. fps [RAW]: Until card is full Sequential shooting at max. fps [JPEG LF]: Until card is full *When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II and the KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G (UHS-II U3 Class10 64GB) memory card. *Low ISO processing: Priority is given to sequential shooting Silent sequential shooting H at max. fps [RAW]:  Approx. 19 Silent sequential shooting H at max. fps [JPEG LF]:  Approx. 21 Silent sequential shooting at max. fps [RAW]:  Until card is full Silent sequential shooting at max. fps [JPEG LF]: Until card is full Flash Flash intensity control method TTL Auto, Manual, Auto, Super FP (FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL) * Auto and Super FP are available on the external flash Flash mode Fill-in, Flash Off, Slow, Manual*  *Manual is available only with STF-8 Reduce Red-eye Available Synchro Settings 1st curtain/2nd curtain Synchronisation speed 1/250 sec. When using Super FP: 1/125-1/8000 sec. When using electronic shutter:　1/50 sec. up to ISO6400, 1/20 sec. for ISO 8000 and higher, and 1/20 sec. for ISO bracketing Slow limit 60”-1/250 Flash intensity control ±3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable) Compatible external flash FL-900R, FL-700WR, STF-8 Wireless Flash Control  OM SYSTEM (Olympus) Wireless RC Flash system (Triggered and controlled by flash) Compatible external flash FL-900R, FL-700WR Commander flashes FL-900R, FL-700WR, STF-8 Radio wireless control  Available External Flash intensity type TTL Auto, Manual, Auto, FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL Channel 4 channels Group No. 3 groups (External flash 2 groups + commander flash) White Balance White balance mode Auto WB, 7 WB presets, 4 Capture WB, Custom WB (Kelvin setting) White balance compensation ±7 steps along A-B / G-M axis    * Including Custom WB Colour Mode Colour matrix sRGB, Adobe RGB Picture Mode  Picture Mode  i-Finish, Vivid, Natural, Flat, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e-Portrait,　Underwater, Color Creator, Art Filters Gradation 4 types (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key) *Except when using  e-Portrait, Underwater, Art Filters, Colour Creator Hilight and shadow control ±7 steps each for highlight, shadow, midtone Art Filter Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Colour, Vintage, Partial Colour (18 colour selectable), Bleach Bypass, Instant Film Bracketing Exposure bracketing 3 or 5 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable), 7 frames (0.3/0.7EV steps selectable) ISO bracketing 3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable) White balance bracketing 3 frames (A-B/G-M axis*)   *Selectable in 2, 4, 6 steps each Flash bracketing 3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable) Art Filter bracketing i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Underwater, Color Creator, Art Filters selectable Focus bracketing 3 to 999 frames (step 1 to 10 selectable) Flash charge time (0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 sec. selectable) Focus stacking Available Focus stacking compatible lens M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 2x Teleconverter MC-20 HDR Function HDR (Auto composite) HDR1, HDR2 (painting-like) *ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200, and maximum shutter speed setting is 4 sec. Bracketing for HDR postprocess 3 or 5 frames (2.0 or 3.0 EV steps),   7 frames (2.0 EV steps) Keystone Compensation Keystone Compensation Available Fisheye Compensation Fisheye Compensation 3 Styles *Enabled when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO is used. Live ND Live ND Available　(ND2 / 4 / 8 / 16 )  *S/M mode only, flash can not be used, ISO up to 800, the maximum shutter speed is 1/60 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised. High Res Shot Handheld High Res Shot JPEG (50M) 8160 x 6120 JPEG (25M) 5760 x 4320 RAW           8160 x 6120 Tripod High Res Shot JPEG (50M) 8160 x 6120 JPEG (25M) 5760 x 4320 RAW           10368 x 7776 Live Bulb /. Live Time Live Bulb / Live Time Available *Update interval time 0.5 sec. ~ 60 sec. Live Composite Live Composite Available *Update interval time 0.5 sec. ~ 60 sec. Interval Mode Interval Mode Available *Creating Time-lapse movie is possible with interval shooting up to 999 frames. *Time priority, Frame priority selectable *Exposure smoothing is available Multi Exposure 2 frames / auto gain adjustment, exposure on recorded picture (RAW) Multi Aspect Multi Aspect 4:3(Default), 3:2, 16:9, 1:1, 3:4 One Push Tele-converter  Magnification 2x Level Gauge Detection 2-axis (horizontal / vertical) Video Recording Video recording format MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)  4096 x 2160 (C4K)  Recording rate 48kHz/16bit 24p / IPB（Approx.237Mbps) 4096 x 2160 (C4K)  Recording rate 96kHz/24bit 24p / IPB（Approx.240Mbps) 3840 x 2160 (4K)  Recording rate 48kHz/16bit 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB（Approx. 102Mbps） 3840 x 2160 (4K)  Recording rate 96kHz/24bit 30p, 25p, 24p / IPB（Approx. 105Mbps） 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Recording rate 48kHz/16bit 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I（Approx. 202Mbps）, LongGOP（Approx. 30Mbps） 60p, 50p / LongGOP（Approx. 52Mbps） 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Recording rate 96kHz/24bit 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I（Approx. 205Mbps）, LongGOP（Approx. 33Mbps） 60p, 50p / LongGOP（Approx. 55Mbps） Vertical Video Available *Video files are saved vertically when holding the camera vertically to shoot. *Videos are not played in the vertical orientation on the camera. Art Filter Movie Available *Frame rates may drop when certain Art Filters are used. Digital Tele-converter Approx. 1.4x Time Lapse Movie 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps 1920 x 1080 (FHD) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps S&Q Movie (Slow Motion / Quick Movie) Capturing Frame Rate: 120fps,  60fps, 50fps, 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fps, 12fps, 8fps, 6fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps *Selectable capturing frame rates are limited depending on image size and playback frame rate settings. Image Stabilisation for video recording M-IS1 (multi motion IS by Image sensor shift and electronic image stabiliser), M-IS2 (Multi motion IS by Image sensor shift), OFF *Field of view varies when using M-IS1. Using lens which is equipped with image stabilisation can be given top priority. Grid Line Available Focus Peaking 4 colors Red Frame during REC Available Recording Lamp 2 steps (Low, High) *Combines with AF illuminator Time code Rec run / free run, drop frame / non-drop frame Live View Output via HDMI Monitor mode / Record mode *In monitor mode, the image can not be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded. *In record mode, 4K / C4K can not be set. *In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit).  Movie Picture Mode Flat, OM-Log400, OM-Cinema1, OM-Cinema2 AE Lock Available Recording(Sound)  Sound recording format Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz) High-Resolution Audio recording Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz Microphone / Speaker Built-in stereo microphone / built-in mono speaker *External stereo microphone can be attached Microphone function Wind noise reduction, recording volume, microphone volume limiter *Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.) Camera-side recording adjustment when an external microphone is attached Selectable (Enable/Disable) Wi-Fi Function GPS info. Function Available *Via GPS smartphone Wireless Shooting Live View, Rec View, Wireless Touch AF shutter, Self Timer (w/ Countdown guidance, Sequential shooting, movie recording capability), Wireless Release, Movie Recording, Power Off Image Share Available *Marking function for image share is available. Easy Connection Connect using a QR code Bluetooth Function Easy Connection Easy Wi-Fi connection using Bluetooth Simple Image Transfer (Power-Off Standby) When the power is off, images can be automatically imported using the marking function for image share / remotely viewed. (Activated via Bluetooth and imported via Wi-Fi) Wireless Shooting (Wireless Release Remote Control) Wireless release (pressing the shutter button halfway / fully), movie start / stop Accessories Remote Control RM-WR2 available Wireless release (pressing the shutter button halfway / fully), movie start / stop Record of location informationion Available *Via GPS smartphone WEB Camera UVC(USB Video Class) / UAC(USB Audio Class) Playback  Playback mode Single-frame, Information display, Index display (4/9/25/100 frames), Calendar, Enlargement (2x ~ 14x), Movie (with sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (auto) Information display Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF Image Editing Movie Editing function Trimming (begining / end) / In-movie image extraction (4K only) Editing function RAW data edit, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280×960, 640×480, 320×240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Post recording RAW data edit RAW data edit based on settings of the camera (including e-Portrait, Colour Creator, Art Filter, ART-BKT). Rating Setting Available Print Print function Print reservation (DPOF) Menu language Languages (Destination except Japan） 17 languages selectable :    – English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Turkish, Thai Weatherproof construction Splashproof Type / Dustproof IEC Standard publication 60529 IP53 (applies when the  body is used with our splashproof Lens. When used an IP53 lens, performance is IP53, When used with an IPX1 lens, performance becomes IPX1.) Freezeproof -10℃ Input/Output USB USB Type-C *Not compatible with USB Power delivery. Remote controller connector ⌀2.5Pin Jack (Optional remote cable RM-CB2, remote contlloer RM-WR2 and RM-WR1 can be used) HDMI connector Micro HDMI  (type D) Flash attachment Hot shoe Wireless LAN Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) Bluetooth Built-in (Bluetooth Ver.5.2 Bluetooth Low Energy) Microphone input jack ⌀3.5 stereo mini jack (plug-in power on/off) PC Interface USB2.0（Hi-Speed） Power Requirements Battery BLS-50 Li-ion battery Battery status display Remaining power (4 steps) USB Bus Power USB bus power can be used USB charging Built-in battery can be charged with USB * When the camera power is off * Performance varies depending on different USB devices Sleep mode 1/3/5 min., Off Number of recordable images Standard mode: 310 shots / Quick sleep mode: 640 shots *With KIOXIA　KSDXU-A064G (UHS-II U3 Class10 64GB) and a bundled battery, based on CIPA test standards Battery life for movie recording CIPA standard compliant : 60 minutes When zoom and other operational functions are not used: 110 minutes Dimensions / Weight Dimensions  Approx. 125.3mm(W) x 85.2mm(H) x 52.0mm(D) *Based on CIPA standards: excludes protrusions Weight Based on CIPA standards, with 1x BLX-1 battery and 1 memory card, without eyecup): 418g Body only: 370g Operating Environment Temperature -10℃ ~ +40℃ (when in operation), -20 ~ +60℃ (when stored) Humidity 30 ~ 90% (when in operation), 10 ~ 90% (when stored) Box contents Body, USB cable, Shoulder strap, Instruction manual, Warranty card, BLS-50 Li-ion battery