OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700
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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Launched October 2022
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 III
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- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Introduced July 2023
- Old Model is Sony A6600
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Following is a in-depth review of the OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe OM System OM-5 was launched 8 months before the A6700 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the OM System OM-5 scores vs the A6700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Sony A6700
| OM System OM-5 | A6700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the OM System OM-5
| A6700 | OM System OM-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2023 |  | October 2022 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Sony A6700
| OM System OM-5 | A6700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.00" |  | 3.00" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 has physical 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) whilst the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the OM System OM-5 compared to the A6700.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and A6700 is 80 and 75 respectively.
OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-5 and A6700.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The OM System OM-5 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6700 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged OM System OM-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 Specifications
| OM System OM-5 | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | OM System OM-5 | Sony Alpha a6700 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2022-10-26 | 2023-07-12 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 26MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6192 x 4128 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 64 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 119 | 199 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00" | 3.00" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 414 gr (0.91 pounds) | 493 gr (1.09 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 photographs | 570 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-50 | NP-FZ1000 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $1,200 | $1,399 |