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I rather walk than spend 3 hours charging a car

24x36 is 2ft x 3ft

It's all techbro/technerd gear porn and appearing to "play the role" of photographer...it's not actually about real photography That and slingin preset sales 🙄

Excellent video 😊!

In MachE you can choose to do one pedal or just drive it like an ICE and coast a lot, while relying on regen breaking to collect energy when you hit breaks. I think that's a great plus over tesla which doesn't have regen breaking. Personally i think coasting and regen braking is more efficient than one pedal.

I'd keep the OM-1 if you're doing wildlife, waterfalls (more ND stops), etc. If you're doing quick snaps, the OM-5. I'm not sure the OM-1 is worth it for the 300 F4 though. You can get the full frame 300 PF for lighter or the 400 F4.5 from Nikon. I just got the 150-400 and it's amazing, but not sure the other wildlife lenses are better than recent full frame offerings.

I own the OM-1 and an E-M1 iii (from which the OM-5 is derived). If video is important, then keep the OM-1, as (versus E-M1 iii/OM-5) it's a much better camera for video - very low rolling shutter, better C-AF, 10-bit capability, better image detail etc. - and it's got a much better EVF. But if it's primarily for stills use, I'd be tempted to keep the OM-5 instead just for the smaller size/lower weight (I've thought about buying one myself for that reason as replacement for my E-M1 iii).

I would keep the om1,they promised an update later this year.if you put on a small lens it still very portable.😉

Hardly an agonizing decision, just pick one and go or it, the mere fact you have to put an extra grip on the 5 kinda means its not for you. I have used EM1, EM5 mk2 and EM1 mk2, and really it makes no blinkin difference. It reminds me of a song and is very applicable to your girlfriend or your camera, so when you think you want to stray, say to yourself "just love the one you are with" Not a bad philosophy in life. Love conquers all demons

I'd lean to the OM-5. Just being a smaller body may also give it a pass for your concerts or anywhere else. My bias is toward smaller cameras and why I have an E-M5.3 instead of an E-M1.2 :) Honestly, the only real downside is the AF system. And no USB-C for charging given when it was released.

I'd keep the OM-1, but take the OM-5 to the concert

Brilliant video and I think everyone is feeling the burnout. What was once done out of curiosity and with a desire to be better has now become the opportunity to be noticed. I remember when my wife and family were the only ones to look at my photos when i shot 70 weddings on film. Then it was the couple. There were no real comparing photographers or clicks and likes as there are today. This is EXACTLY what we get when Silicon Valley interferes with what was meant to be art and community. Keep doing you bro.

OM-5 since it won't be your only camera.

Dude I agree on so many points here!! Instant sub. I feel very much the same. We get spammed with new gear but I'd rather watch people explain how they got a street photo or talk about the way they approach a portrait. I'm excited to hopefully get my channel going again one day 🙌🏻 Awesome work, I'll be keeping a look out for your videos.

1st video of yours I’ve seen. Very measured and interesting. I’ll be back.

I think both have a place. I’ve got the OM-1 and an EM-5 mk II. I’m waiting for the next version of the OM-5 to come out. I would really like an upgraded EVF, menus and USC-C.

So…. You should keep the OM-1 and list the OM-5 on FM😉 I sold mine a while ago and really miss it. I have a Sony FF system but still prefer Olympus/OM for fun and everyday carry.

I think the positives on the OM1 outweigh the OM5 or at least in my opinion. Better battery, menus, focusing are just a few you mentioned

I have both an OM-1 and OM-5 so here's my thoughts. It's not about the cameras as much as your use case. There are things an OM-1 can do (i.e. computational photography) that no other camera can do, FF or not, but if you don't use those things then they won't count in your decision. You mention the body size of the OM-1 is about the size of your FF body, but you don't seem to tie in the much smaller MFT lenses which will always make the OM-1 system smaller than an equivalent FF system. With the OM-1 you have a pro-grade camera which gives more than enough in many areas to make up for what it give up relative to *some* FF cameras for many use cases. But does that work for you? So, that leaves the OM-5. Your "transformer" analogy is very good - the hand grip you already have does give that camera the ability to comfortably handle longer lenses. The "plastic" body of the OM-5 is an advantage in reducing weight. I have an OM-5 and a PEN-F, and although the latter's metal build is satisfying to pick up, the OM-5 is much better to carry, and the kinds of plastic used in camera bodies is very strong and will shrug off impacts that could bend a metal body. The menu system is not that big a deal - yeah, the OM-1's menu is much cleaner, but with all the custom preset storage and button programmability of the OM-5 how often do you use the menu system? With the OM-5 you are choosing a very capable camera you can configure to fit in a (big) pocket, as you described. But, you are also relegating your MFT gear to non-pro uses and as a "small" or backup system, which for me would be doing that system a big disservice. Personally, I'm a dedicated MFT shooter so I would keep both and dump the FF camera. But, that's me. Taking just your video comments, it sounds to me that you think your FF camera does enough of what you would use your OM-1 for that there is a lot of overlap, but you can't ever configure your FF system to fit in a pocket like the OM-5 - so it does something that no other camera you have can do. Good luck!

No question, OM-5 should stay

om5... it has autofocus far good enough for one would need. It has that""FACE"" !!! that if I was to take it in a PUBLIC place... everyone thinks its a toy camera or vintage and most likely will let you take photos. If you take om1.. people will think.. look at this moron bringing his dslr here

11:00 "behind me here in my garage.... I have a Lamborghini"

I have both and I’m going to keep both. The OM 1 only makes a big difference in animal photography. Birds etc. if you’re not doing that, keep the OM 5 for the size. You will always get into a situation were you want a small capable system and the OM 5 is pretty good at being that. You always have Full Frame for more sophisticated stuff.

You’ll be off to Pixii Land / France ❤

If it’s size your after om5

Thank you so much. You buy all the gear we'd all love. This is a hard choice. Om1 is so nice, battery,cards, ergonomics,inner tech. But footprint as u say so close to full frame option. But the om5 oh boy Optimus prime. At the concert. I can't wait til you get the om systems om5ii😂

Thank you for this insight.

OM 1 because of the menue

OM5 - the perfect size and weight. I'm going to be buried with my EM5iii & PanaLeica 15mm. My bigger, heavier Q2 just sits on a shelf gathering dust. Properly exposed RAW 20MP images rival those of the 47MP Leica and are superior in low light! Who would have thought for a M43 sensor?

It's not the body size that matters, it's the lens. Buy into a lens system first then find a (good) body that can use it. I have both OM1 (mkII) and OM5 and use both. I ended up selling all my FF kit because lugging around FF lenses was getting too much. Sure, you can cherry pick small FF lenses and pick the biggest M43 lenses to compare it to, but on the whole M43 lenses are smaller and lighter and that is why I moved to that system. I also print up to A2 from these bodies so the MP count is a non issue. If I could only keep ONE, it would be the OM5 because it's smaller and lighter and can do 95% of the OM1. The only thing it's missing (for me) is the extra AI focusing, live GND and the extra 3 stops of live ND. If you don't use those features and don't use bigger lenses (e.g. 40-150 f2.8) then there is probably nothing keeping you in the OM1. I know both menu systems pretty well and have no problem using either.

Whichever one you feel best with that gives you the most satisfaction.

Why one of them needs to go ? I have both and I keep them both. Best combo ever.

DO NOT SELL.

I would keep the little one.

I’d keep the OM5 knowing you already have the bigger FF camera if needed. It’s nice that the OM5 can be big or small depending on need.

This will probably reach you too late for tonight’s concert. But I too have both an OM-1 and an OM-5. And I sometimes shoot performances here in NYC (nightclub, theater). The OM-1 has been disappointing in its low-light focus locking/tracking performance, even with up-to-date (May 2024) firmware. The OM-1 may be great for birding but I’ve found it to be no better than the OM-5 in low/bad-lighting situations. There is an OM-1 firmware update coming in the fall so I’d try to defer a keep/sell decision till then. The Panasonic G9M2 has better autofocus than both OMs but even it is inferior to the Sony A6700 in subject-tracking performance. I find the 8-inch lens limit interesting. That would rule out my present favorite concert lens (the massive full-frame Tamron 35-150 F2-2.8 on the A6700). But unless you are located very close to the performers, I fear the superb Oly 75mm won’t have quite enough reach. If the performers aren’t wildly all over the stage AND you are willing to lower your shutter speeds (start at 1/200 and go down) and/or raise your ISOs (start at 3200 and go up), then MFT has several lenses that might work out (Oly 40-150 F4, 12-100 F4, 40-150 F2.8, Panasonic 35-100 F2.8). BTW I hardly ever worry about higher ISOs if it means getting an in-focus, non-motion-blurred shot. Ai post processing can reduce high-ISO noise, but not poor focus or motion blur.

I have the OM-5 and the OM-1 MkII. I had to trade in my OM-1 to afford the OM-1 MkII. For the concert I would take the OM-1 MkII. The Human Subject AI AF is vastly improved. The low light AF is very good in the OM-1 MkII. Anyhow, I do like owning both. The OM-5 is a really fun camera for family outings where compact size is important. Still it takes a little extra effort and the OM-1 MkII makes it very easy. I am keeping both.

If you're going primes, and not shooting fast action, the om5 should do the trick

Sell them both and buy another camera that is not perfect and use it for a while. Don't fight it. It is who you are.

The musical interludes were discordant to my ear, and the tiktok-style, slap-the-camera segues almost drove me to abort the video and give you a thumbs down, but otherwise the video was thoughtful, objective, and balanced. Thumbs up. Also, please stop obsessing about the camera on screen.

For me the OM5, combined with a small lens like the 12-45, is a great compliment to my Nikon Z full frame setup. To get 24-90 equiv, with all the computational bells and whistles in a weather-sealed kit is no easy feat. The a7c/ii is great, but they don’t have any lenses with that kind of range and size. The f8 equiv for me is fine while the light stays good. And if it’s not good, the 45 1.8 is ridiculously compact and gets the job done. I do a lot of outdoor adventure-y things, and that is the setup that almost always accompanies me. I leave the Z for the most light-challenged settings or for when I absolutely need to nail a portrait, but for me portability usually wins out. I’m almost always happy with the results.

The camera with the stacked sensor is the one I would pick - OM-1. Electronic shutter that gives you quiet operation with fast sensor readout, no risk of shutter shock, and less wear on the mechanical shutter for the few times you need it.

Appears that you have more pros than cons for the OM-5...

I own a f150 lightning and a Mach-e. Agree with what you’ve said, and I’ve experienced it - first EV was a Kia niro EV and we ran out of range about 30 minutes from a charger; stopped at a place that had an external outlet, left them some cash in an envelope…. :-). Range estimate was wrong that day because of elevation change (overall from beach to home was 1000ft higher), lower temperature, rain. Local driving and driving within the state are good but I think I would hate driving a 1,000 mile trip. You learn to try to stick with certain brands - around here, on interstate, you can pretty much stick with electrify America and EVgo. Even those will often have 1 or 2 broken units but at least their pricing is consistent. You gain experience with these for repeating trips and learn how to judge actual range. Towing a camper with the f150 is generally BETTER than what people say, but mostly that’s because of speed. I see dramatic range differences with the camper based on speed differences of 60mph vs 70mph.

Let your lens selection or what you want to use for a lens decide. The OM5 is a powerful camera, and so lovely in size, but if you want or need bigger lenses then keep the OM1. That said, if you already have a FF get rid of the OM1.

You have a full-frame, “full-size” camera that can do about everything the OM-1 can do, plus better low light and more room for cropping. The OM-1 is about the same (large) size. The OM-5 is the only option that yields a smaller form factor. Easy choice: the -5 for the size.

The few times I’ve switched back to m43 I’ve always gone towards the e-m5 models over the e-m1 purely for the ability to change the over all size of the camera with the additional grip and the extra battery grip section. To me that takes priority over some of the higher end features because sometimes I’ll just leave cameras at home due to having to carry around something bigger.

So what i have found buying the nikon zf I enjoy the camera when im using the 26mm 2.8. But if i put the 35mm 1.8 on it id rather use the om5 with 17mm 1.2. Couldn't just pick one from those two or the two i have for a similiar comparison. But for your concert i would take om5.

I’d keep the OM-5 if I already had a larger camera. It’s nice to have a good camera that isn’t too pro looking, and you’ll have that with the OM-5. Saying that, I can see a use case for an OM-5 (family, travel), OM-1 (wildlife, landscape) and a FF camera for low light photography.

The OM1 is a much more versatile camera. Plus it's a professional body and will hold up really well over time. That being said, if you are looking for a smaller/lighter solution, then OM-5 isn't a bad option. Honestly, at those two price points, it's not a bad idea to hang on to both. That way you can take the right one that suits the situation. I use my A7Cii nearly every day, but I still have A7RV and A7Siii for when I need those tools (or want to mix it up a bit)