Olympus E-P5 vs Sony A6700

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony A6700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and A6700 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P5 was released 10 years before the A6700 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-P5 matches up versus the A6700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sony Alpha a6700. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 has exterior dimensions 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 A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P5 versus Sony A6700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P5 versus the A6700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and A6700 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and A6700.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6700 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.