Panasonic
Lumix S5II
$1797.99
OM SYSTEM
Based on 13 Reddit mentions
$799.99
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Yeah I can see why it seems like we’ve had 3 cameras that are the same that have slowly chipped away at what was needed. I don’t think that’s especially fair when looking at the E-M5.3 and the OM-5. They are based on two different “1 series” cameras, E-M1.2 and E-M1.3. The major missteps were: The E
...FragrantGearHead in r/M43
June 20, 2025 10:00 AM
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Okay, so first of all, it seems you are pretty set on M43 / Olympus / OM System cameras. The first thing that you need to understand is that those cameras work with processor generations, and that some generations are super close, while other provide a generational leap. For example : True Pic VIII
...MJdoesThings_ in r/M43
April 8, 2026 2:21 PM
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The OM-5 Mark II is the smallest camera OM System sells new. It's a capable camera, but autofocus is not as good as OM-1 or OM-3. I have the first version of the 17mm f1.8. That's a good lens for your application. The version II should be very similar, adding weather sealing but deleting manual focu
...mshorts in r/OlympusCamera
March 7, 2026 12:29 PM
3
That is not a consensus opinion, however; OM System OM-1 vs Olympus OM-D E-M1 III - The 10 Main Differences - Mirrorless Comparison https://share.google/76CBMrtpvG4JvCoD8 I own an OM-1, and it is easily the best M43 camera I've ever owned. The AI autofocus features are remarkably good. I have not tr
...SirIanPost in r/OlympusCamera
October 27, 2025 11:07 PM
3
I used the 7–14mm f/2.8 and 12–40mm f/2.8. Bear in mind that shorter focal lengths are more forgiving of slower shutter speeds — it's somewhat easier to freeze apparent motion with a wide lens. I was more comfortable with a Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 and Olympus 75mm f/1.8 for night shooting. The Lumix 35–1
...Millsnerd in r/M43
December 21, 2025 5:34 AM
2
if you have about 200 bucks to spend on the camera body and want the best out of your money : go get an E-M10 mark II, this is bar none the best camera that you'll find in this kind of price point. Spending less will get you considerably less, and spending more will not give you a ton of difference,
...MJdoesThings_ in r/OlympusCamera
August 16, 2025 2:19 PM
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