Should I upgrade from the OM System OM-5 to the OM System OM-5 Mark II?
Upgrading is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. Both use the Micro Four Thirds mount, so your lenses fit directly.
What you gain
- cleaner high ISO
- 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2022 → 2025)
What you give up
- lower resolution (20MP vs 20.4MP)
What it costs
| OM-5 Mark II new | £1,099 |
| OM-5 Mark II used (MPB, typical) | £800 |
| Your OM-5 trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £380 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £420 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
OM System OM-5 specs · OM System OM-5 Mark II specs · full comparison · best lenses for the OM-5 Mark II
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the OM System OM-5 to the OM System OM-5 Mark II?
The upgrade is worth it if those changes matter to your photography. You gain cleaner high ISO, 3 years of newer processing and autofocus (2022 → 2025), but you lose lower resolution (20MP vs 20.4MP).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the OM-5 to the OM-5 Mark II?
The OM-5 Mark II costs £1,099 new and about £800 used at MPB. Trading in a used OM-5 might bring roughly £380, so the net cost is around £420 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my OM-5 lenses work on the OM-5 Mark II?
Both use the Micro Four Thirds mount, so your lenses fit directly.