My favorite recorder: The OM SYSTEM LS-P5
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- For this week's video, let’s talk about the new OM SYSTEM LS-P5 recorder. I am going to give you the 5 updates I like the most from the last model and tell you why I bought it. Let me know in the comments if you use a recorder and what type do you use. Look forward to discussing this topic with you.
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Thank's a lot Emilie for this informative report! Now I am decided to get this lightweight high-quality recorder, because I mainly film outdoors in the nature, on long walks and hiking tours in our Swiss mountains.
Markus
I am glad it was helpful!
Hello Emily! I love your videos! I have the LS-P4 and got the LS-P5. The new features are welcome and make using the Camera much better and more enjoyable! However, I have the impression that the material quality of the LS-P4 is much better, metal, and the use of the retractable USB is ingenious. With the LS-P5, which like the new OM-5 uses the disappointing micro-USB, I have the impression that the PC interface has become more irritating. But overall I can say it was a worthwhile upgrade. But I will keep my old and qualitatively and materially superior Olympus equipment forever! No other Camera manufacturer made so good Cameras and equipment as Olympus did (maybe only Leica) in terms of material quality! Maybe because of that they were not profitable! :(
Thank you for the review. I need a multipurpose recorder, for both video (like you use it), field recording and note taking, and I expect sometimes also for recording live performances of various kinds (theatre, music etc.). It seems to me this is one of the best choices for a "catch all" pocket size recorder (which is a requirement for me). Your quick run down of the features you like helps me understand where this fits in, and what it can do.
You helped me find out some interesting things bout this recorder. And I like the style your present everything in.
What comes naturally? A subscription and curiosity for more videos :)
Thank you for your kind words!
getting one tomorrow, thank you!
Merci! All the information I was looking for. I've been using the Olympus LS-14 for about 6 years now and it's been excellent, and the LS-5 looks to have the improvements I've longed for, such as Bluetooth Monitoring, Improved center mic and the rear mounted 1/4 20 mounting lug.
The lug on my LS-14 disinterested today but removing the back cover revealed the lug is easily replaceable but I was not able to find a replacement online. Hopefully the LS-P5 is also replaceable and available, and if so, it would be a big plus as if damaged you would not have to buy a new recorder.
I have both of them. The LS14 has more better sound quality.
@@sertopeter Interesting to know, thanks. Maybe I'll stick with the LS-14. I found out that Olympus no longer offers replacement parts for the LS-14, like the replaceable tripod mounting lug. I was however able to epoxy a 1/4-20 brass insert in the hole where I removed the lug from. Seems sturdy enough and hope it holds.
@@jackoneil3933
I asked the OM System, why by the specs i don't found the frequncy response from the intern mics by the LSP5. I don't became any answer, but i bought them. That was a fail, i bought for interesting a new LSP4 also, test come later. :)
But, the LSP5, when you has a LS14, i don't can recomend.
@@sertopeter Thank you very much for the insights. Very useful what you observe about the audio quality being lower with the LSP5 and LSP4 compared to the LS-14. Might the difference be due to just frequency response alone, as with 24-bit differences with frequency response should be able to compensated for with Post EQ, or if the difference has to do with the quality of microphones and pre-amps, and possibly noise rejection?
The LS-14 is quite good for background audio for film and music but not as good for voice recording as a quality directional mic that costs as much or more than the LS-14 at the same distance, and I suspect that's due to the LS-14 having smaller and less sensitive microphone capsules
@@jackoneil3933, i made a fast concert test. LS12/14 LS-P1/4/5.
5 recorders in the same time. :)
For me,
1. LS14
2. LS-P4
3. LS12
4. LS-P5
5. LS-P1
Later i made a big review with video and samples. :)
Looks nice. [...but I wish they had used USB-C for charging]
Great video. I own the LS-P4 but don't use it enough to justify upgrading to the LS-P5 even though I am tempted after your video.
I just got an LS-P5 and was looking around for accessories and found that the OM SM2 shock mount appeared to be a rebranded item identical to the Movo SMM5-B, only $40 versus $15. $15 sure seemed a lot more reasonable for what that kind of mount. I am currently looking for a more reasonable wind jammer that is the same size as the Olympus/OM WJ-2 Wind Jammer. $40 for that is just crazy. Has anyone found a reasonably priced alternative? Do you have a favorite case to protect the recorder while it is in your bag? Thanks for any suggestions and I love all of your videos.
I still have my LS-100. Only thing about it that is not that great is connectivity to the newer cameras. Other than that the sound quality is superb. I hope they come out with a LS-200 with all these features.
Moving that tripod thread to the bag is awesome. Really tempts me.
Very cool! Yes the tripod thread move was a big factor in switching to the new model. I just love this little recorder. So convenient!
Bonjour Emilie,
Thanks for this nice video !
Well, in the wonderful updates of the LS-P5, did you notice that OM system forgot to implement a very useful feature,, whereas it was available in the LS-P4, as well as in many other previous models from Olympus ?
Yes, it is the Voice Guidance system, very useful for blind and visually impaired people like me.
So, as it was developed by Olympus for a long time ago, in my opinion, it’s a shame that OM System doesn’t implement it anymore in this new recorder.
As an ambassador, maybe should you tell them about it ?
Merci beaucoup !
Excellente idée!
Hello Emilie. Thanks for a great video. I notice that you are using the Olympus branded shock mount. I have the LS-P4 and am thinking of getting the LS-P5 after watching your video that identifies the improvements. I use the Rycote shock mount with the LS-P4. I was wondering whether you have a view on which shock mount is best for the LS-P5 in terms of filtering out handling noise. I would also add one further important observation. Your video shows that the LS-P5 unlike the LS-P4 no longer uses the adapter to screw onto a normal mount. This is a very significant improvement. The adapter for the LS-P4 is flimsy and I had the unfortunate but probable experience of having the adapter break off leaving a screw stub stuck inside the small LS-P4 mount hole. In trying to get it out I did more damage to the LS-P4 and had to send it back to Olympus for repair. It cost £83. I can see the likelihood of this happening again if I am not too careful. The LS-P5 eradicates this problem and on that score alone is a worthwhile upgrade!
Glad it is helpful. I am not familiar with the Rycote Shock mount but it looks similar to its Olympus counter part so I would say try it first. It should work.
Hello. I love your review. I have an LSP 4 and it has accessibility voice guidence built in. Do you know if the LSP 5 has this feature please? Cheers.
Only the LSP4 has voice guidance.
Thankyou.
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the video, Emilie. I'm looking at buying a microphone for my OM - 1, which I mainly use for wildlife stills, but there are times when a video is the best way of capturing the action. I always use the EVF and find it very easy to change from h/h stills to h/h video without looking away from the EVF.
You mentioned that the mounting point for the P5 has been moved so it reduces the overhang. Is this enough to allow me to use the EVF for video as described above?
It definitely reduces it. I can use my EVF now but there is a slight overhang.
Thank you @@EmilieT . I'm looking forward to trying it out when the P5 arrives 🙂
How is compared with Zoom H1esentials or other models?
Hello Emilie
Thanks for this review
This recorder seems great
I read some reviews pointing out that the self noise of the LS-P5 was really a problem.
What self noise do you notice?
Thanks
I am not sure I understand what they are referring too. No noise coming from my lsp5.
@@EmilieT Thanks Emilie. When you ajust your levels to record a voice for example, you manage to be between -12 and -6 db and never reach 0. Then, if in the same conditions, you record silence, the self noise is the level of remaining sound recorded. It's some kind of latent parasite sound that could be between -30 to -60 bd. What level is it for the LS-P5?
Thanks
Thank you for the review. Please could you show me how to use the ls-p5 with the shock mount 2 so that I still can use the EVF? Should I place the SM2 with the Olympus logo on the side? Or in the direction of the lens/evf? Thank you very very much.
Hi Emilie - I've just got the LS-P5 set up on my OM1 - when you are recording a video how you know for sure when the camera is using the LS-P5 microphone rather than the in camera one? Thank you.
Make sure to start the recorder on the LSP5. Once you plug the LSP5 to your camera and press record, you should see the sound indicator on your camera if you speak.
Thank you very much for this review! Is it possible to use one of these great Olympus LS-P5 recorders as an alternative to a premium Shure microphone for producing TH-cam content within a normal home studio? Now subscribed :-)
Thank you and thank you for your question. I have the sure but now I am mainly using the LSP5 for my TH-cam videos.
Bonjour Emilie! Thank you for the info, I have just received my OM LS-P5 and I am excited to use it. What setting would you suggest for outdoor use?
Merci!
What type of sounds will you be recording outdoor? Birds?
@@EmilieT Yes birds, as well as animals, rain, thunder, farm sounds, anything rural outdoors. I want to capture the ambient sounds
@@LivinginASMR I would suggest Galvin basic set up tutorial: th-cam.com/video/MWnfciRPhfA/w-d-xo.html. On top of this, I play with the Zoom limiter. To use it as a shotgun microphone, click on the menu button, go to Rec Setting, then Zoom Mic and use the - button to decrease the field range of your audio recording and to transform your recorder into a shotgun (giving you a narrow sound pickup range). If you are in a meadow at sunset and want to capture the environmental sounds of birds, crickets, and other insects, then go through the same process and increase your field of audio using the + arrow. This will give you a broader sound pickup range. This feature allows you flexibility with your recording.
@@EmilieT Thank you!
Is this good for evp recordings or not ?
interesting video, just wondering if you attach the mic cable to the OM-1, will it start recording sound when you press the record button on the OM-1 only. Or do you need to do it on the LS-P5 as well? I mean I want the sound only recorded on the camera not to add it later in post processing.
You need to attach the lsp5 to the camera and press the recording button on the lsp5. Then when you start recording on the OM1 it will record the sound through the lsp5. No need to add it in post processing
Hi Emilie, I’ve been thinking about getting this myself. Can you tell me if it’s possible to transfer a recording over bluetooth from the LS-P5 to an iPhone? I doubt it but I thought I’d ask. Either way, your review was really helpful and informative. Thanks Emilie!
Thank you for your message. You can't transfer via bluetooth unfortunately and will have to plug in.
Hi Emilie can you have an extra mic on your shirt and record at both at the same time or in diffrent channels?
Hi Mikael, thank you for your question. I can add a mic to my shirt and plug it to the LSP5 yes. It definitely works.
@@EmilieT Thank´s for quick responding and that´s greate news because sometimes you want your own voice close and still take in the sound of the nature!
@@EmilieT Via Bluetooth? Or hardwired?
@@richardmccutcheon6399 hardwired
Does this one work as an wireless microphone for iphone or android?
Well in a way yes but you will have to remarry the audio witht he footage.
@@EmilieT So more or less useless unit (at least for me)
the audio is really not great at all