Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000
85 Imaging
53 Features
76 Overall
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![Olympus PEN E-P5 front Olympus PEN E-P5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-P5/Olympus-E-P5-front.jpg)
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85 Imaging
65 Features
78 Overall
70
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Released April 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-6
- Replacement is Sony A6300
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
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The E-P5 was unveiled 6 months prior to the A6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-P5 matches up against the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Sony A6000
E-P5 | A6000 | |||
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Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Olympus E-P5
A6000 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Sony A6000
E-P5 | A6000 | |||
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Released | October 2013 | ![]() | April 2014 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-P5 compared to the A6000.
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 size comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and A6000 is 85 and 85 respectively.
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and A6000.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6000 will produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-P5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-10-03 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420g (0.93 lb) | 344g (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $389 | $548 |