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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000

Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The OM System OM-5 was revealed 9 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the OM System OM-5 scores vs the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Sony A3000

 OM System OM-5 A3000 
ReleasedOctober 2022August 2013More recent by 112 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the OM System OM-5

 A3000 OM System OM-5 

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Sony A3000

 OM System OM-5 A3000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the OM System OM-5 versus the A3000.

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and A3000 is 80 and 69 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-5 and A3000.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The OM System OM-5 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The fresher OM System OM-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-5 Portrait photography details
Sony A3000 Portrait photography details
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-5 Street photography info
Sony A3000 Street photography info
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 Sports photography features
Sony A3000 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (310 per charge)
59
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 Travel photography information
Sony A3000 Travel photography information
78
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (310 shots)
60
good battery power (470 shots)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with OM System OM-5
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery pack (310 per charge)
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 Vlogging details
Sony A3000 Vlogging details
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
26
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (411g)
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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Sony A3000
 OM System OM-5Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model OM System OM-5 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-10-26 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 119 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 gr (0.91 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 310 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,200 $398