OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6000

Following is a in depth analysis of the OM System OM-5 versus Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The OM System OM-5 was revealed 8 years after the A6000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the OM System OM-5 matches up versus the A6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for OM System OM-5 & Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are available at OM System OM-5 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-5 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the OM System OM-5 versus Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the OM System OM-5 versus the A6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and A6000 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-5 and A6000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The OM System OM-5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6000 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern OM System OM-5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.