Here’s a master list of the aspect ratios for still images available on the OM System OM-5 camera. The pixel dimensions of the saved image files vary based on the image quality and size setting you’ve chosen.
The OM-5 has a 20MP sensor with a native 4:3 aspect ratio (it is, after all, a Micro Four Thirds camera).
This is for still images only.
And there’s something worth noting: it only applies to JPG images. The JPG images will save at whatever aspect ratio you’ve selected in the camera’s settings. But when shooting RAW, the RAW image will always save a full-size version at the sensor’s native 4:3 aspect ratio but will include a metadata field noting the aspect ratio if you’ve changed it.
| 4:3 | 16:9 | 1:1 | 3:2 | 3:4 | |
| RAW | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Large (JPG) | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 2920 | 3888 x 3888 | 5184 x 3456 | 2912 x 3888 |
| Middle (JPG) | 3200 x 2400 | 3200 x 1800 | 2400 x 2400 | 3216 x 2144 | 1824 x 2432 |
| Small (JPG) | 1280 x 960 | 1280 x 720 | 960 x 960 | 1296 x 864 | 720 x 960 |
| 50M (JPG) | 8160 x 6120 | 8160 x 4592 | 6112 x 6112 | 8160 x 5440 | 4592 x 6120 |
| 25M (JPG) | 5760 x 4320 | 5760 x 3240 | 4320 x 4320 | 5760 x 3840 | 3248 x 4320 |
How to change the image aspect ratio on the OM System OM-5
You can find the setting for changing the aspect ratio under:
Shooting Menu 1 > Image Aspect
Things worth knowing
Changing the aspect ratios only changes the JPG versions. The RAW image files will always use the full sensor size but will include a note in the metadata.
When shooting video, you can choose different combinations of resolution, framerate, and compression method, but all out 16:9 video, whether its at 4K, FHD, or HD sizes.
Handheld High Res Shot mode
The 50M and 25M rows above refer to the Handheld Hi-Res Shooting feature, which creates multi-image composites in camera. You can find out more about how it works in this video (which refers to the OM-D E-M1X but is the same feature):
OM System OM-5 price & availability
The OM-5 body has an MSRP of $1200. It’s also sold with a 12-45mm f/4 PRO kit lens for $1600.
Check the current price and available at:
OM System OM-5 camera accessories
These are the model numbers for the official accessories for the OM System OM-5.
- Battery: BLS-50 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- External Charger: BCS-5
- USB-AC Adapter: F-5AC AC wall adapter
- Grip: ECG-5
- Remote: RM-WR1 wireless remote control
- Eyecup: EP-16 / EP-15
- Flash:
