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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S vs Sony Alpha a6500

  • Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

  • Sony Alpha a6500

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

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Sony Alpha a6500

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General Info

Camera classMirrorlessMirrorless

Sensor

Efective resolution10.28 megapixels24.2 megapixels
TypeLive MOSCMOS
3-chip sensorNoNo
Size17.3 mm x 13 mm23.5 mm x 15.6 mm
Sensor cleaningYesNo

Lens

Interchangeable​ lensYesYes
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsOther (Sony E-Mount)
Digital zoom 4x
Shutter speeds1/16000-60sec-Bulb1/4000-30sec-Bulb
3DNoNo

Previewing

ViewfinderYesYes
TypeElectronic ViewfinderElectronic Viewfinder
Dioptre correctionYes 
LiveViewYesYes
Display size3.2 in2.95 in
Display resolution1620k pixels921.6k pixels
Moving displayYesNo
TouchscreenYesYes
Second displayNoNo
Built-in projectorNoNo

Focus

AF TypeContrast detectionPhase detection, Contrast detection
AF Points225425
Custom pointYesNo
AF ModesSingle, ContinuousSingle, Continuous
AF Assist BeamYesYes
Manual FocusYesNo

Flash

ModesAlways on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow syncAlways on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync (Rear-curtain sync)
Flash featuresFlash exposure compensation, External flash 

Video

Video captureYesYes
Maximum resolutionOther3840x2160
4096 x 2160 
Maximum framerate at max, resolution60 fps25 fps
CodecOtherOther
Other codecH.264/MPEG-4 AVCMPEG-4 AVC/H.264
SoundYesYes
Sound recording typeStereoStereo
External microphone supportYes (Connector: Connector: 3.5mm) 
Zoom while capturingYesNo
Simultaneous video and picture capturingNoNo
Slow motion effectNoNo

Camera Features

Image stabilizationNoNo
ISO sensitivity80-204800100-51200
Exposure modesAperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manualAperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manual
Exposure compensationYesYes
Auto bracketingYesYes
Light meteringCenter-weighted, Spot, MatrixCenter-weighted, Spot, Matrix
Self timer2 seconds, 10 seconds, Other2 seconds, 10 seconds, Other
Other featuresContinuous shooting, Histogram, RemoteContinuous shooting, Histogram
White balance  
Number of available presets58
Custom white balanceYesYes
Scene modesPortrait, Landscape, OtherPortrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Sports, Night portrait, Night scene, Panorama, Other
RecognitionFace, BlinkSmile

Files - Resolution

Formats  
RAWYes (RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: Yes)Yes (RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: RAW+JPEG simultaneously saving: Yes)
Image ratio options16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:116:9, 3:2
Resolution settings number166
Resolution33680 x 2760 pixels with 4:3 ratio 6000 x 4000 pixels with 3:2 ratio
2592 x 1944 pixels with 4:3 ratio 4240 x 2832 pixels with 3:2 ratio
1824 x 1368 pixels with 4:3 ratio 3008 x 2000 pixels with 3:2 ratio
3840 x 2560 pixels with 3:2 ratio 6000 x 3376 pixels with 16:9 ratio
2736 x 1824 pixels with 3:2 ratio 4240 x 2400 pixels with 16:9 ratio
1920 x 1280 pixels with 3:2 ratio 3008 x 1688 pixels with 16:9 ratio
4016 x 2256 pixels with 16:9 ratio  
2816 x 1584 pixels with 16:9 ratio  
2752 x 2752 pixels with 1:1 ratio  
1936 x 1936 pixels with 1:1 ratio  

Connectivity

USBYesYes
Type3.0 
HDMI Yes
Wi-FiYesNo
DLNANo 
BluetoothYes 
Version4.2 
NFCNoNo
Hot shoeYesYes
Memory card supportYes (SD, SDHC, SDXC)Yes (Memory Stick Duo, SD)

Body

Dimensions (WxHxD)5.45 in x 3.86 in x 3.44 in4.72 in x 2.63 in x 2.1 in
Weight23.28 oz15.98 oz
RuggedYesNo
TypeWater (Splash proof), Dust 
Available color optionsBlackBlack

Power

BatteryRechargeable (proprietary)Rechargeable (proprietary)
Rechargable typeLi-ionLi-ion
Capacity1860 mAh 

US Availability

Market statusAvailableAvailable

European Availability

Market statusAvailableAvailable

Links

Official page  
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