Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs A6000
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
Who should buy what
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The a6000 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6000 is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £249 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | None |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 414g body only | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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