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Kit comparison · 2025

OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

OM System OM-5 uses MFT; Sony A6700 uses APS-CThe OM-5 kit costs €200 less
The adventure kit
OM System OM-5
+ M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
77/100
$1,813
camera + lens
★ Overall winner
The enthusiast APS-C
Sony A6700
+ 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)
82/100
$2,033
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
MFT
APS-C
Resolution
20MP
26MP
IBIS
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Weather seal
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Battery
520 shots
570 shots
Body weight
366g
493g
Released
2,022
2,023
Lens
Model
M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)
Focal range
12-45mm (24-90mm equiv)
18-50mm
Max aperture
f/4
f/2.8
Type
Zoom
Zoom
Lens weight
254g
290g
Combined kit
Total weight
620g
783g
Total price
€1,648
€1,848
Tier
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
64
66
Travel
92
86
Portrait
70
80
Wildlife
80
84
Sports
78
88
Video
76
90
Value for money
80
78
Strengths
+Best-in-class IBIS
+Weather sealed
+Very compact
+Great for adventure travel
+Excellent AF with AI subject tracking
+IBIS
+Weather sealed
+Outstanding 4K video
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OM System OM-5 vs Sony A6700: common questions

Which is better overall, the OM System OM-5 or the Sony A6700?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Sony A6700 edges ahead with an average score of 82/100 vs 77/100. Sony's strengths include: Excellent AF with AI subject tracking and IBIS.

Is the Sony A6700 worth the extra cost over the OM System OM-5?

The A6700 kit costs €200 more than the OM-5 kit. The extra cost buys you: Excellent AF with AI subject tracking and IBIS. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the OM System OM-5 or Sony A6700?

For beginners, the Sony A6700 scores higher (66 vs 64 for beginner-friendliness). Excellent AF with AI subject tracking.

Which has better video, the OM System OM-5 or Sony A6700?

For video, the Sony A6700 leads with a video score of 90/100. It has IBIS for smoother handheld footage. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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