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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700

Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 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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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 Overview

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.

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The 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 
IntroducedJuly 2023October 2022More 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 typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical 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.

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6700 Portrait photography highlights
78
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
great MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-5 Street photography factors
Sony A6700 Street photography factors
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 Sports photography information
Sony A6700 Sports photography information
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery power (310 per charge)
87
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (570 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6700 Travel photography highlights
78
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (310 per charge)
84
great battery power (570 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6700 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (310 shots)
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 Vlogging factors
Sony A6700 Vlogging factors
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Sony A6700
 OM System OM-5Sony 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