Best everyday lenses for the OM System OM-5
10 everyday lenses that fit the OM System OM-5 (Micro Four Thirds mount) — versatile walk-around lenses that stay on the camera. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO. At f/1.4 it is the brightest of the 10 everyday Micro Four Thirds lenses that fit the OM System OM-5 — the full comparison is below.
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One limit of this table: it lists only Micro Four Thirds lenses that mount natively on the OM System OM-5 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
What these focal lengths actually give you on the OM System OM-5
The OM System OM-5 has a Micro Four Thirds sensor, so it sees a 2× crop of what each lens projects. Every focal length below therefore frames 2× tighter than its marked number. A 50mm on the OM System OM-5 frames like 100mm, not the "normal" view its marked number implies.
| Lens | Marked | Frames like, on the OM System OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO | 20mm | 40mm |
| Panasonic Leica DG 15mm f/1.7 | 15mm | 30mm |
| Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II | 20mm | 40mm |
| Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 | 25mm | 50mm |
| OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 | 17mm | 34mm |
| Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 | 25mm | 50mm |
| OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | 12-40mm | 24–80mm |
| Panasonic Leica DG 12-60mm f/2.8-4 | 12-60mm | 24–120mm |
| Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | 12-60mm | 24–120mm |
| OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO | 12-100mm | 24–200mm |
Weight & weather sealing on the OM System OM-5
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 10 of the 10 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II | 87g | Not verified |
| Panasonic Leica DG 15mm f/1.7 | 115g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 | 120g | Not verified |
| Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 | 125g | Not verified |
| Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 | 137g | Not verified |
| Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | 210g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO | 247g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Leica DG 12-60mm f/2.8-4 | 320g | Not verified |
| OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | 382g | Weather-sealed |
| OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO | 561g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II at 87g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO at 247g.
Complete the kit for the OM System OM-5
- The OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO takes 58mm front filters. One 58mm set (polariser, ND) also fits every other 58mm lens you add later — see which ones. 58mm filters on Amazon →
- Batteries, cards, a strap and a bag are specific to the OM System OM-5 rather than to the lens. OM System OM-5 accessories on Amazon →
FAQ
What is the best everyday lens for the OM System OM-5?
OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO (20mm f/1.4) is the standout everyday option that fits the OM System OM-5. 10 everyday Micro Four Thirds lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these everyday lenses fit the OM System OM-5?
Yes — every lens here is a Micro Four Thirds mount lens, so it fits the OM System OM-5 and covers its Micro Four Thirds sensor.
What is the lightest everyday lens for the OM System OM-5?
The Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II at 87g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the OM System M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4 PRO at 247g. Weights for 10 of the 10 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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