OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000
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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for OM System OM-5 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Sony A3000
OM System OM-5 | A3000 | |||
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Released | October 2022 | ![]() | August 2013 | More recent by 112 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Sony A3000
OM System OM-5 | A3000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
OM System OM-5 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |