OM-5 reactions: Dpreview calls it a bit of a disappointment, others find it to be still a very good camera
Preorders:
In the USA at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, GetOlympus.
In Europe at Amazon EU, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Some reviewers seem to be disappointed and some still like the small upgrades (like handheld resolution and Starry Sky AF). Read those conclusion and after that answer the Poll:
Dpreview writes:
The first camera that OM Digital Solutions released earlier this year, the OM-1, was a heavily reworked flagship with some really excellent new additions that put the now-independent firm’s best foot forward. Unfortunately, the OM-5 is less a mini-OM-1 and more an E-M5 Mark III redux. As the first camera to flaunt the OM System name, this makes it a bit of a disappointment. Even at first glance, there’s really not much different here.
The OM-5 embodies a lot of what we like about the Micro Four Thirds system. It’s nigh impossible to find a compact, weathersealed, IP53-rated camera at this price, premium though it may be. Paired with the large back catalog of equally portable M. Zuiko lenses, the OM-5 still stands out.
ThePhoBlographer writes:
If you want a portable camera to shoot landscapes and astrophotography, buy the OM System OM-5. The ability to shoot the stars with autofocus, create star trails without Photoshop, and even blur a waterfall without a tripod are all big perks that are nearly impossible to find elsewhere (or at least not on another $1,200 camera). Plus, the body is compact and durable.
However, the OM-5 isn’t a one-size-fits-all camera. It lacks animal eye AF, and the autofocus isn’t built for action. Nikon and Canon’s budget-friendly models include animal eye AF, making wildlife and pet photography easier. The Nikon Z30 and Canon R10, however, lack the stabilization that the OM-5 does so well with. If you want the stabilization, the extra reach of a Micro Four Thirds sensor for lighter telephoto lenses, and wildlife-ready autofocus, the pricier OM-1 still has the advantage over the OM-5.
Amateur Photographer writes:
Whilst the saying goes ‘If it aint broke, don’t fix it’ the same could easily be said of the new OM-5. The camera looks almost identical to the E-M5 III, apart from the labelling, and you’d be forgiven for overlooking this camera if you’re already familiar with the E-M5 III.
However, there are a variety of updates (see above) that make the OM-5 even more compelling, including improved weather-sealing, and image stabilisation. A few other tweaks and additions make this a great camera for photographers, including built-in LiveND. For those that want to travel light without carrying a tripod, you can now use the handheld hi-res mode to capture 50MP images.
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