OM System OM-5 vs Sony FX30

In this write-up, we are analyzing the OM System OM-5 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The OM System OM-5 was brought out within a month of the FX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the OM System OM-5 grades against the FX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for OM System OM-5 and Sony FX30. The entire galleries are viewable at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-5 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the OM System OM-5 and Sony FX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the OM System OM-5 versus the FX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-5 and FX30 is 80 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-5 and FX30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The OM System OM-5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony FX30 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.