OM System OM-5 Mark II Black with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens Kit

OM System OM-5 Mark II Black with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens Kit Summary

The OM System OM-5 Mark II Black with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens Kit includes the second-generation camera from OM System along with a versatile second-gen. wide to standard 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II zoom.

Both components are weather sealed to IP53 standards for protection against cold, wet and dusty outdoor environments, with a lightweight kit that’s perfect for outdoor photographers and adventurous hybrid creators who want reliable performance without the weight associated with other bodies. 

At just 370g for the body only, the OM System OM-5 Mark II is the lightest MFT camera available, yet it packs a punch with a 20MP Live MOS sensor and TruePic IX engine, which deliver excellent stills and video performance.

The updated camera features several upgrades including a more comfortable grip and a redesigned menu for enhanced operation and easy navigation. There are lots of in-camera computational tools such as Live ND, high-res shooting up to 80MP, as well as new handheld assist modes, which provide creative options, many of which can be quickly accessed by a dedicated computational photography dial.

For video creators, the camera includes OM-Cinema 1 and OM-Cinema 2 colour profiles, support for vertical video, and slow-motion recording at 120fps in Full HD. 4K video at up to 30p is also supported, and this camera doubles as a high-quality webcam via USB-C.

The included mark II zoom lens complements the body with a lightweight design at 382g, and features an advanced optical construction that delivers excellent image quality across the zoom range.

The OM System OM-5 Mark II Black with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens Kit is perfect for travelling, hiking, or capturing everyday outdoor content with an incredibly rugged and lightweight setup.

OM System OM-5 Mark II Camera Key Features

• 20MP Live MOS sensor with TruePic IX image processor
• Improved grip and updated menus
• OM-Cinema1 and OM-Cinema2 video profiles
• Handheld assist and night vision modes
• Dedicated computational photography button
• Built-in Live ND filters
• 50MP / 80MP Handheld high res shot modes
• Powerful stabilisation to keep shots steady
• 4K 30p and 120fps in FHD
• Vertical video support and webcam through USB-C
• Weighs just 370g
• IP53 weather sealing

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F/2.8 PRO II Lens Key Features

• Lightweight versatile zoom with a 24-80mm full frame equivalent
• 9 special lens elements deliver high image quality
• 0.2m minimum focusing distance
• High speed imager AF (MSC) for stills and video
• Constant bright f/2.8 aperture
• 7-bladed circular diaphragm
• Fluorine and ZERO coatings
• 62mm filter thread
• IP53 weather resistance

OM System OM-5 Mark II Black with 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens Kit in More Detail

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F/2.8 PRO II Lens

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F/2.8 PRO II Lens features robust build with IP53 weather resistance when combined with the OM-5 II, and is freeze-proof down to -10°C. A new optical formula provides exceptional image quality, with an optical design that includes 9 special elements.

The updated lens is able to render high resolution results and the zoom range is suited to a variety of subjects from landscape photography to portraits, video, architecture and as a general purpose shooting.

The OM System OM-5 Mark II Digital Camera Body Black is a compact, lightweight second-gen. Micro Four Thirds camera for outdoor photographers and adventurous hybrid creators who want reliable performance without the weight associated with other bodies. At just 370g (body only), it’s one of the most portable weather-sealed OM System cameras available, offering IP53 protection for use in cold, wet and dusty outdoor environments.

This second-generation model from OM System features several upgrades including a more comfortable grip and a redesigned menu layout for enhanced operation and easy navigation. Image quality is handled by a 20MP Live MOS sensor with TruePic IX, which deliver excellent stills and video performance. Advanced in-camera computational tools such as Live ND, high-res shooting up to 80MP, and new handheld assist modes provide useful creative options, many of which can be quickly accessed by a dedicated computational photography dial.

For video creators, the OM-5 Mark II includes new OM-Cinema 1 and OM-Cinema 2 colour profiles, along with vertical video support, and slow-motion recording at 120fps in Full HD. 4K video at up to 30p is also supported, and this camera doubles as a high-quality webcam via USB-C.

A new night vision mode is included for working in extremely low light, while the 5-axis image stabilisation system offers up to 7.5-stops of compensation against camera shake with compatible MFT lenses.

Whether travelling, hiking, or capturing wildlife, the OM-5 Mark II offers rugged and reliable stills and video performance, while staying incredibly lightweight so you can bring everything needed.

OM System OM-5 Mark II Key Features

• 20MP Live MOS sensor with TruePic IX  image processor
• New improved grip and updated menu navigation
• New OM-Cinema1 and OM-Cinema2 video profiles
• New handheld assist and night vision modes
• Dedicated computational photography button
• Built-in Live ND filters
• 50MP / 80MP Handheld high res shot modes
• IP53 weather sealing
• Compact and lightweight design at 370g
• Powerful stabilisation to keep shots steady
• Capture 4K 30p and 120fps in FHD
• Vertical video support and webcam through USB-C

OM System OM-5 Mark II Digital Camera Body Black in More Detail

Compact and Portable body with 20.4MP MFT images

The OM-5 Mark II continues the OM System tradition of delivering high quality imaging in a small, rugged format. At just 370g (body only), it’s one of the lightest weather-sealed mirrorless cameras on the market, which is ideal for photographers who travel on foot or work outdoors in a range of environments.

The Live MOS sensor captures 20.4 megapixel images with excellent detail, dynamic range, and colour, and is powered by the proven TruePic IX processor.

Its compact size makes it easy to carry all day, and when paired with two small f/1.8 M.Zuiko prime lenses such as the 17mm and 45mm you can bring a complete kit that only weighs around 1kg. This makes it well suited for landscape, wildlife and travel photography, where space and weight are at a premium.

Built tough with IP53 and Super Sonic Wave Filter tech

As other OM System cameras, the OM-5 Mark II can withstand the elements, with IP53-rated weather sealing that protects against dust, splashes, and freezing temperatures. Combined with a weather-sealed M.Zuiko lens, this camera can be used in rain, snow, and dusty trails without worrying about damage.

An improved grip design in this generation compared to the original model provides a more secure and comfortable hold, making the camera easier to operate for longer periods, even with gloves or one-handed. It’s a small refinement, but one that makes a noticeable difference in the field.

The sensor is protected by Olympus’ Super Sonic Wave Filter (SSWF) technology, which vibrates at 30,000 times per second to dislodge dust and debris during lens changes. This helps maintain image quality by preventing spots and smears from settling on the sensor, which is a very useful dust reduction system if you change lenses outdoors.

Flagship-level 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation

The OM System OM-5 Mark II features flagship-level 5-axis in-body image stabilisation, which is seen in higher-end models. This provides up to 6.5 stops of compensation during general shooting, and up to 7.5 stops when paired with Sync IS-compatible lenses. This offers powerful built-in stabilisation for handheld stills and video, even in low light or with longer shutter speeds.

Dedicated Dedicated computation photography button

The OM System OM-5 Mark II features a dedicated computational photography button, which is conveniently placed on the top right shoulder of the body for intuitive access while shooting. This physical control provides instant entry to powerful in-camera features such as Live ND, handheld high-res modes, focus stacking and more.

OM System Micro Four Thirds cameras are known for advanced computational tools, and this ensures they’re easy to access in the field.

50MP / 80MP High resolution modes

The OM-5 Mark II includes two high-resolution modes that take full advantage of its image stabilisation system. With Handheld High Res Shot, you can capture 50MP images without the need for a tripod, while Tripod High Res Shot bumps this up to a very detailed 80MP image.

Both modes work by combining multiple exposures using sensor-shift technology to create a single detailed image. The result is improved clarity, sharper fine detail, and more accurate colour accuracy. High Res shots also tend to contain less image noise, giving you cleaner files with greater flexibility for post-processing, which is especially ideal for landscapes, images with a lot of textures, and still life subjects.

Live ND Mode

Live ND Mode on the OM System OM-5 Mark II provides a built-in solution for long exposure photography and compensating against bright light without the need for external filters. By digitally compositing multiple frames, it replicates the effect of a neutral density filter and is ideal for capturing movement in subjects like flowing water, waves, or moving clouds.

This model supports four levels of Live ND strength:

• ND2 (1 stop)
• ND4 (2 stops)
• ND8 (3 stops)
• ND16 (4 stops)

The effect is displayed in real time, allowing you to preview the blur directly in the EVF or on the LCD, making setup faster and more intuitive.

Focus stacking

Focus Stacking with a compatible lens on the OM-5 Mark II lets you increase depth of field by automatically capturing and merging up to 8 images with slightly deeper focus points. This is ideal for landscapes, interiors macro and close-up photography, where shallow depth of field can leave parts of the subject out of focus.

The final composite is processed in-camera and saved as a high-resolution JPEG, while the individual RAW files can also be adjusted during processing if preferred. This feature makes it easier to create sharp images from front to back, even when shooting handheld thanks to the camera’s built-in stabilisation system.

There are lots of supported lenses, all the way from the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO through the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, on to specialist M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO, and many more.

Multiple exposure mode

This mode enables you to combine two shots into a single composite image directly in-camera, and can be used creatively to layer subjects, blend textures, or produce artistic effects without post-processing.

The LCD displays a live preview of your first exposure, making it easier to line up your second shot with greater precision, which results in a quick and intuitive way to experiment with visual storytelling.

Live Composite mode

Live Composite mode is ideal for creative long exposure photography, including light painting, star trails, and capturing fireworks or moving traffic at night. Unlike traditional long exposures, Live Composite only adds new light to the image while keeping the darker parts correctly exposed, avoiding blown-out highlights.

The OM-5 Mark II camera continuously updates the composite image on the LCD in real-time, allowing you to see your photo build up gradually. It’s a great feature for capturing scenes in low light without overexposing bright elements, and requires no blending in post.

Starry Sky AF

The OM System OM-5 Mark II continues to support the popular Starry Sky AF, which is a dedicated autofocus mode to accurately focus on stars in the night sky. This eliminates the need for manual focusing, which can be challenging in low-light conditions, by using a specialised algorithm to detect and lock focus on pinpoint light sources.

Starry Sky AF offers two modes:

• Speed Priority gives faster focusing, and is suitable for handheld shooting with wide-angle lenses.
• Accuracy Priority focuses more precisely, which is ideal for tripod use and telephoto lenses.

This allows photographers to capture sharp, detailed images of the night sky with ease.

New Night Vision and Handheld Assist Modes

The OM-5 Mark II adds two new modes which improve usability in darker conditions.

1. Night Vision Mode boosts visibility in low to enhance foreground visibility, which makes it easier to compose shots in the dark.
2. Handheld Assist Mode helps when shooting long exposures without a tripod, by providing a visual guide on the LCD to show how steady the camera is.

Pro Capture up to 30fps

The OM-5 Mark II features Pro Capture mode, which starts buffering full-resolution images as soon as the shutter button is half-pressed. This allows you to capture fleeting moments like a bird caching a fish off or an airplane taking off, even if your reflexes are a little late.

Pro Capture works at up to 30fps with single AF and up to 10fps with continuous AF tracking, giving you a higher chance of nailing the perfect frame, and is particularly helpful for wildlife and fast action.

High-speed imager AF

The OM System OM-5 Mark II uses a high-speed on-sensor phase detection autofocus system with 121 cross-type AF points, matched by 121 contrast-detection points. It offers impressive coverage when composing wildlife or portrait shots, especially with options including small, mid-size, and large AF target areas, as well as fully customisable groups.

Autofocus tracking is supported across a luminance range, from -3.5 EV up to 20 EV, which allows reliable subject detection even in relatively low light, and there are four custom AF area presets for fast recall.

Focus modes include single, continuous, and manual focus, as well as more advanced options like continuous tracking with manual override. This allows the camera to maintain focus on moving subjects while still offering manual input if required. Face and eye detection AF are also available, helping you lock focus on people or animals.

Colour creator

With the Colour Creator function you can adjust hue and saturation directly in-camera. This gives you a quick and intuitive way to shift mood or atmosphere without editing. Whether warming up autumn tones or dialling in a cool cinematic look, it’s ideal for refining your images to suit the story you want to tell especially when shooting in JPEG.

New OM-Cinema 1 and 2 Video Modes

The OM-5 Mark II includes two new creative video profiles with OM-Cinema1 and OM-Cinema2, which deliver cinematic results straight out of camera, without the need for colour grading.

• OM-Cinema 1 retains strong dynamic range similar to OM-Log400, with natural mid-tones, vibrant yellows, and deep blues. Shadows are warmed up slightly for a relaxed, inviting look.
• OM-Cinema 2 also matches OM-Log400 highlights but offers a cooler take, with cyan tints in both highlights and shadows. It features lower contrast overall, giving a softer, more delicate aesthetic. Both profiles help creators shoot video that’s ready to share, with minimal post-production.

Video features

The OM System OM-5 Mark II retains a well-rounded set of video features for hybrid creators who capture footage from this small, weather-sealed camera. It records 4K video at up to 30p, delivering crisp detail and vibrant colours, with the option for slow motion capture at 120fps in Full HD.

Footage benefits from the same class-leading 5-axis image stabilisation available for stills, helping to keep your handheld movies smooth even when walking or filming on uneven terrain.

For colour grading, OM-Log 400 is also available, which retains highlight and shadow detail, while creators who want quick turnaround can shoot in the aforementioned OM-Cinema1 or OM-Cinema2 profiles.

Video can be recorded vertically for social media platforms and there’s no recording time limit, making the OM-5 Mark II ideal for long form content like interviews or vlogs.

A dedicated red record button, full manual exposure control, and the ability to connect external microphones provide further video capabilities.

Other video features

The camera offers a number of video features that make it easier to capture great content, especially when working solo. 

• USB-C webcam functionality allows the camera to be used directly with a computer for live-streaming or video calls with full control over exposure and framing
• A red frame appears around the LCD screen when video is recording, giving immediate visual confirmation.
• There’s a front tally lamp, so anyone in front of the camera knows exactly when recording is live.

Updated OM System Menu

An updated user interface brings this generation camera in line with the menu systems found on the flagship OM-1 Mark II and OM-3 cameras. This improves overall usability, making it easier to navigate and more intuitive to understand, especially for newcomers to the system.

Key functions are grouped logically with clearer labelling, and the structure is designed to reduce the number of steps needed to reach frequently used settings. OM System cameras also include extensive customisation options and the OM-5 offers the ability to register and de-register custom settings easily by using the red record button. Setting the menu start position to the My tab is quick and convenient.

22 Scene Modes

The OM-5 Mark II includes 22 Scene Modes that help beginners capture great photos by automatically adjusting the settings to suit different shooting situations. These are ideal for quick setup without needing to dive into manual controls, and include popular scenarios such as:

• Scenery Optimises colour and sharpness for landscapes with vivid blue skies and natural greens.
• Close-ups Enhances fine detail and background separation for photographing flowers, food, or small objects.
• People Tailors tone and focus for natural-looking skin tones and clear portraits.
• Night Scene Balances exposure for low light cityscapes or landmarks at night.
• Beach & Snow Compensates for bright scenes to prevent underexposure and colour shifts.
• Backlight HDR Helps retain detail in both highlights and shadows in high contrast scenes.

EVF and LCD screens

An eye-level OLED electronic viewfinder with approx. 2.36M dots provides  clear view of the scene with various brightness levels and a 100% field of view. This is complemented by the 3.0-inch vari-angle monitor with 1.04M dots, which features touch control including Touch AF, Face selection by touch operation and much more.

Connectivity

As a hybrid camera the body offers a variety of inputs and outputs including:

• USB-C Built-in battery can be charged with USB, but is not compatible with USB Power delivery
• Remote controller connector 2.5 Pin Jack (Optional remote cable RM-CB2, remote controller RM-WR2 and RM-WR1 can be used)
• HDMI connector Micro HDMI type D
• Hot shoe flash for OM System compatible flashguns
• Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
• Bluetooth Ver.5.2 Bluetooth Low Energy
• Microphone input jack ⌀3.5 stereo mini jack for a dedicated video microphone
• USB2.0 (Hi-Speed)

Micro Four Thirds Accessories and Lenses

The MFT ecosystem has been around for years, with plenty of accessories compatible with the OM-5 Mark II, which can enhance your stills and video shooting experience. These include additional rechargeable BLS-50 batteries, which are good for around 310 shots in standard mode or 60 minutes of video recording.

The camera is compatible with standard and high-speed SD memory cards, including SDHC (UHS-I / II), SDXC(UHS-I / II) and fits all standard micro four thirds lenses such as the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F/4 PRO, which is used for the IBIS rating. Lenses such as the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F/4 IS PRO offer Sync image stabilisation, increasing centre compensation to 7.5-steps or 6.5 in the corners. Look for any lens with Sync IS to make use of this feature.

What’s in the box

• OM System OM-5 Mark II Camera Black
• BLS-50 Li-ion battery
• CB-USB11 Cable Type A to Type C
• Shoulder strap
• OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens
• Lens Cap (LC-62G)
• Lens Rear Cap
• Lens Hood (LH-66D)
• Wrapping Cloth
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card

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