OM System OM-5 II review in progress (Dpreview).
OM‑5 Mark II Explained – What’s New & Who It’s For? (LouisGPhoto).
OM 5 Mark II – OM Systems Technik-Evolution im bekannten Body? (Calumet).
OM-5II review by PC.mag.
OM5 mkii – The Kings New Clothes – Am I the Only Person Who Thinks So? (Brian James).
Lerne die neue OM-5 Mark II kennen mit Fany Fazii und Nils Häussler (OM Germany).
Conoce la nueva OM-5 Mark II con Tito Garcia
OM-5 Mark II – Yay or Nay? (Robin Wong).
In the latest Petapixel podcast, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake had plenty to say about the current state of Micro Four Thirds, especially when it comes to Panasonic and OM Digital Solutions. Here are the key takeaways for MFT users.
On the mid-range strategy, the hosts discussed how Panasonic appears to be shifting away from affordable Micro Four Thirds options. Chris said, “They don’t really have an entry-level or mid-range camera anymore. They only have two MFT models.” Jordan added that the G9 II might be their most realistically positioned mid-tier camera, but it’s not marketed as such.
OM Digital Solutions didn’t escape scrutiny either. The OM-5 came under fire for essentially being a recycled camera (the third time it’s been reviewed, according to Chris), but the panel agreed: it still sells, and there’s no real competition in its category.
Jordan described OM System’s strategy as “doing a good job without really doing anything new.” Chris noted, “Their strength and weakness are the same thing—they’re in their own microcosm, heavily marketing to hikers, birders, and outdoor enthusiasts.”
Surprisingly, the old Olympus E-M10 Mark IV is still their de facto entry-level camera, and the hosts believe an OM-10 rebrand is inevitable.
While Panasonic and OM System continue to support Micro Four Thirds users, the podcast made it clear that both brands are facing a gap in their mid-range product lines. Firmware updates and niche marketing can only go so far—what’s missing is new, affordable gear that can attract new users into the MFT ecosystem.
If there’s any hope for growth in Micro Four Thirds, both companies will need to rethink their roadmaps—and soon.
Many noticed that OM Digital’s new OM-5II seems to be not compatible with the FL-LM3 flash. Dpreview now confirmed this:
OM System has now confirmed the incompatibility to DPReview, saying “the decision to not support it was the result of comprehensive considerations on the product’s characteristics.”
I don’t think this makes any sense….the evil in me makes me think they simply “forgot” to make it compatible with the flash :)
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