OM System OM-5 Camera Black with 12-45mm f/4 Pro Lens Kit

OM System OM-5 Camera Black with 12-45mm f/4 Pro Lens Kit Summary

Combining a versatile zoom with a hybrid MFT body brimming with features for content creators who love adventures, is the OM System OM-5 Camera Black with 12-45mm f/4 Pro Lens Kit. With an equivalent focal range of 24-90mm (full-frame equivalent), the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO Lens is perfect for a huge variety of subjects, from vlogging and video recording, to landscapes, astro, portraits, city and street photography. The zoom lens weighs just 254g, yet offers ultra-fast autofocus so you never miss a shot, particularly when combined with OM-5 on-sensor phase detection AF compatibility.

The 20.4MP black body in this kit has been refined by OM System to offer creators a versatile camera for all types of content, including 4K 30p video, 120fps Full HD slow motion and a new handheld 50 megapixel high-res mode. Astro photographers gain Starry Sky AF, there’s vertical video for social media and class-leading 5-axis body stabilisation with 6.5-stops rising to 7.5-stops compensation, when combined with compatible MFT lenses. Both the camera body and 12-45mm Pro lens are weather sealed to keep out dust, moisture and prevent freezing when you’re shooting in the great outdoors.

Key OM-5 (black) camera features

• Live MOS 20.4MP MFT sensor with TruePic IX processor
• 5-axis body stabilisation for up to 7.5-stops combined lens IS
• Ready for adventure with IP53 dust, moisture and freeze rating
• ProCapture 30fps high speed shooting
• Improved Face / Eye detection AF
• Handheld high-res 50 megapixel images
• Starry Sky AF mode
• Live composites, B Mode and Live ND filter for long exposures
• Unlimited 4K 30p video recording and new vertical video mode
• High speed Full HD up to 120fps for slow motion effects
• Record in wide dynamic range OM-Log400 profile
• Use as a web cam via USB connection to a computer

Key Digital ED 12-45mm lens features

• 24-90mm full-frame equivalent focal width
• Advanced optical design with excellent resolving power
• 7 circular aperture blades
• Min. focus distance: 0.12m (wide) / 0.23m (tele)
• Max. magnification: 1:4
• Lightweight 254g
• Filter size: 58mm
• IPX1 weather sealing dust-proof, splash-proof, freeze-proof

OM System OM-5 Camera Black with 12-45mm f/4 Pro Lens Kit in More Detail

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO Lens

As one of the world’s lightest standard zoom lenses, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO is ideal for creators on-the-go. It features a high quality optical construction comprised of 12 elements which are arranged in 9 groups and include 2x HR, 2 ED, 1x DSA, 1x Super-HR and 2x aspherical elements. This elaborate arrangement delivers consistently sharp results across the entire zoom range along with excellent macro performance.

The lens includes a ZERO coating, which reduces aberrations, flares and loss of light at the edges resulting in brightness and clarity across the entire frame. With a maximum 0.25x magnification and a closest focusing distance of 12cm (wide angle) or 23mm (tele), you can enjoy a host of close-up macro creative opportunities, furthering the versatility of this compact zoom lens.

An extensive range of highly capable M.Zuiko MFT lenses are available to add to the kit lens when you want to capture new subjects and harness wide aperture lenses, telephoto zooms and dedicated ultra wide angle options.

Compact, lightweight MFT body with 5-axis Image Stabilisation

The OM SYSTEM OM-5 (black) packs 5-axis Image Stabilisation (IS) into a compact body that measures 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm and weighs just 366g (body only). IBIS delivers up to 6.5 stops of image stabilisation, which extends to 7.5 stops when combined with a compatible lens, thanks to 5-axis sync IS.

This powerful image stabilisation lets you shoot at slower shutter speeds, which is particularly beneficial where a tripod cannot be used and when travelling. Thanks to the renowned 20.37 million effective pixel Live MOS sensor and the high-performance TruePic IX image processing engine, the OM-5 delivers natural gradations in images with lower noise and high image quality, even at high ISO settings.

The OM-5 is also equipped with a 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF sensor, in order to be able to focus at various locations across the frame. This provides greater freedom for framing your shots and high-precision focusing. Starry Sky AF delivers accurate auto focusing to make it easier to capture astrophotography, which was previously difficult to achieve.

IP53 weather sealing

The OM-5 shares IP53 protection class dust-proof and splash-proof performance and freeze-proof protection to -10°C, for the same high level of weather resistance as the flagship OM-1. This allows you to focus on photo opportunities, even during punishing conditions without worrying about ruining equipment due to rain showers, snow or water droplets.

The camera is also equipped with Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF), which significantly reduces issues with dust and dirt on the image sensor when changing lenses, perfect for those who need to change lenses outdoors. The compact BLS-50 battery and bundled USB-AC adapter can be used to charge the battery while it’s still in the camera.

Computational photography

Computational photography features helps to more easily capture photos that typically require specialist equipment or advanced image editing software. The OM SYSTEM OM-5 is packed with convenient, versatile computational photography features that provide inspiration for creative shooting, including High Res Shot and Live ND.

Live ND

Achieve slow shutter speed effects up to ND16 (4 stops), similar to using an ND filter. This feature delivers long exposure effects even on ultra-wide-angle lenses, which cannot usually accommodate an ND filter without special mounting brackets. The effects can be viewed before capturing the image, using the viewfinder or on the LCD when LV Simulation is activated.

High-Res Shot

This model supports Handheld High-Res Shot, which merges multiple images to create approximately 50 Megapixel high-resolution stills. With this feature you can enjoy handheld shooting from nearly any angle, while still being able to capture high-resolution images. Merging multiple images not only improves resolution, but also minimises noise for cleaner results. The popular Tripod High-Res Shot is also included on this model, which increases image resolution to around 80 megapixels for large sized printing and high levels of detail, while mounted on a tripod.

Focus Stacking

Focus Stacking captures eight shots at different focal positions in the frame and automatically generates a single image. This enables you to incorporate background defocusing effects without excessively stopping down the aperture to control depth of field that matches the subject. This feature is useful for macro shooting and landscapes.

Pro Capture

Never miss a moment with Pro Capture, which begins recording once the shutter button is pressed halfway and records previous frames from the moment the shutter button is pressed fully. Pro Capture delivers high-speed sequential shooting up to 30 fps (AF/AE locked), up to 14 previous frames can be captured.

Live Composite

With the Live Composite feature, users can easily capture beautiful shots while watching the image build on the Live View screen. This works even in situations where exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when shooting a city against a starry sky at night.

Keystone Compensation

Get straight verticals similar to shooting with a shift lens while viewing the effects in the Live View screen, while using vertical/horizontal simultaneous trapezoidal compensation and perspective enhancement. This is a great features for capturing buildings or other subjects while tilting the camera, which normally causes ‘lean’ in vertical lines.

Other useful content features include:

• Live Bulb
• Interval Shooting/Time Lapse Movie
• Focus Bracketing
• HDR
• Colour Creator
• Art Filter
• Fisheye Compensation

High-quality handheld 4K video and vertical video recording

Powerful 5-axis image stabilisation is compatible with video recording in the OM-5. When combined with dedicated video electronic stabilisation, it enables you to capture stable, hand-held 4K movies with no recording time limit. The camera utilises On-chip Phase Detection AF sensor for video focusing control, which delivers smooth focusing. OM-Log is LSO supported for a greater level of freedom when colour grading, to capture highlights and shadows without overexposing or underexposing shots.

Vertical video is recorded in vertical orientation on the camera and saved as vertical files, making it far easier to post on social media without special editing software. Users can also connect the high-res LS-P5 linear PCM recorder to capture high-quality audio and the Slate Tone feature is available for easy audio data synchronisation while editing your movies.

Other features

• Supports UVC (USB Video Class)/UAC (USB Audio Class) for use as a high-quality web camera simply by connecting it to a computer via USB.
• Equipped with AF Target mode, which offers freedom over AF areas depending on subject movement and position, with selection of any odd number of points from 11 vertical and 11 horizontal points. Select from three levels of vertical and horizontal AF area movement steps.
• Equipped with exposure equalisation processing for coping with sudden changes in exposure between frames during interval shooting.

Wide range of system accessories

Extend your creative opportunities with a wide range of camera accessories to crate even better hybrid content, whether you’re new to MFT cameras or have existing compatible accessories. To complement this body, choose from:

• ECG-5 Handgrip
• RM-WR1 Wirele
• RM-CB2 Remote Cable
• LS-P5 Microphone and Audio Recorder
• SM2 Shock Mount Adapter
• BLS-50 Battery

Learn more about the body and lens kit in our OM System OM-5 Camera Review.

What’s in the box

• OM System OM-5 MFT Digital Camera Body Black
• F-5AC USB-AC adapter
• BLS-50 Li-ion battery
• Shoulder strap
• Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 PRO Zoom Lens
• Petal-shaped hood

Sample photos for Olympus OM-5 Lens Kits with Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F/4 PRO Zoom Lens:

With Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F/4 PRO Zoom Lens @13mm. Camera settings: 1/100sec. f/4. ISO 1600

With Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F/4 PRO Zoom Lens @15mm. Camera settings: 1/100sec. f/4. ISO 200

With Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F/4 PRO Zoom Lens @13mm. Camera settings: 1/320sec. f/4. ISO 200