The worlds best travel camera is rumored to be getting an upgrade soon, with
a potentially pricey new feature

Date:
Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:52:41 +0000

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Rumors suggest an OM System OM-5 II could land this month, inheriting a stacked sensor from pricier models.

FULL STORY ======================================================================OM System OM-5 II rumored to land this month It could become the cheapest mirrorless camera with a stacked sensor Other details are scant, but expect USB-C in a new model

Rumors courtesy of 43rumors suggest that the OM System OM-5 II could be unveiled later this month, coinciding with the Bild Expo in New York, which takes place on June 17-18.

Such a model would succeed the OM-5 , which remains in top spot of our best travel cameras guide , despite being almost three years old. That's thanks to its compact body, retro styling, superb lens choice, and competitive price.

OM-5 II details are scant at this stage, which leaves me skeptical about such an imminent announcement. However, there's one potential tasty upgrade being touted for the second-gen model a stacked sensor.

Recent OM-System cameras have tended to be minor upgrades, but a stacked sensor would represent a huge boost in performance from the original model.

The likely downside is a big price hike. That's because stacked sensors are much pricier than the regular kind, as used in the OM-5.

Currently, the OM System OM-3 is the cheapest mirrorless camera available
with a stacked sensor, but it still costs a lot more than the OM-5.

A potential OM-5 II needs a sensible price gap from the OM-3, and if it materializes with a stacked sensor for less, it could be a bargain, cementing the OM-5 series' position as a top pick for travel.

That said, the competitive price of the OM-5 is a key factor for its top position in our best travel cameras guide, and utilizing a stacked sensor
will inevitably push up the price. Could an OM-5 II inherit the same stacked sensor as found in the stylish OM-3? (Image credit: Tim Coleman)

Beyond potentially inheriting a stacked sensor, we know precious little about the potentially forthcoming OM-5 II.

One update I can be sure of, should the OM-5 II land, is USB-C charging.
After all, the EU's new common charger directive mandates USB-C as the universal charging port standard, and the current model was one of the last cameras to launch with micro USB connectivity.

What do you think, is a stacked sensor a good idea for an OM-5 successor?
What new features would you like to see? Let us know in the comments below. You might also like The best travel camera for 2025: the finest choices for your adventures OM System OM-3 vs OM System OM-5: is the OM-3 really worth upgrading for? I can't believe I'm saying this OM System's new OM-3 is my dream retro camera, but I won't be buying it



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