4 Of The Best Compact Cameras For Travel – SlashGear

OM System USA has a reputation for making impressive camera lenses, and that extends to its cameras too. The OM-5 is one of the best compact cameras on the market. 

The OM System OM-5 is an upgrade to the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, delivering a compact yet durable camera perfect for traveling. The OM-5 has a 20-megapixel sensor, 121-point phase-detect autofocus, and captures videos up to 4K resolution at 30fps. The Live Bulb and Live Composite modes raise the exposure for night-time shoots, while the High Res capture mode boosts pictures to 50 megapixels handheld or 80 megapixels on a tripod. The OM-5 also features a built-in 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization, meaning less potential for blurry images. 

The OM-5 captures both RAW and JPEG files, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, and USB 2 support to quickly and easily transfer pictures off the camera to any device. 

OM System says the OM-5 is dustproof, freezeproof, and splashproof. Plus, it boasts compatibility with a wide range of OM System lenses, adding an extra layer of versatility to the compact camera. TechRadar tested and reviewed the OM-5, calling it a “travel-friendly powerhouse,” with near-perfect scores across the board, and comparing it to other Fujifilm, Nikon, and Sony compact cameras. The OM-5 costs $1,099.99 on Amazon.