Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus PEN-F and OM System OM-5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus PEN-F has external dimensions of 125 x 72 x 37 mm (4.92 x 2.83 x 1.46″) and weighs 427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz) (including batteries). OM System OM-5 has external dimensions of 125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97″) and weighs 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus PEN-F and the OM System OM-5. Olympus PEN-F has the same height with OM System OM-5. On the other hand, with a width of 72mm, it is 13 narrower and also with a thickness of 37mm, it is 13mm thinner than OM System OM-5.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus PEN-F and OM System OM-5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus PEN-F and OM System OM-5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
OM System OM-5 is 13g lighter than the Olympus PEN-F but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Olympus PEN-F and OM System OM-5 have the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Four Thirds sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the OM-5, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the PEN-F.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus PEN-F and OM System OM-5's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfies and video.