Sony A6000 vs Panasonic GH5 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A6000 vs Panasonic GH5.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Sony A6000	GH5
Megapixels	24.3	20.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	1.5x	2.0x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	5184 x 3888
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Lens Mount	Sony E	Micro Four Thirds
ISO	100 -25,600	200 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	51,200	100
AF Points	179	225 Contrast
Cross-type AF Points	179 phase	0 phase
Continuous Mode	11fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.2" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF (1.44M)	EVF (3.68M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07x	1.52x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/24p)	4096x2160 (24p)
		3840x2160 (60/50/30/25/24p)
Microphone Jack	No	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/16000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	60"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	47	600
RAW Buffer Size	22	60
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/160	1/250
Startup Time	2.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	360 shots	410 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes
Weight	12.1 oz (344g)	25.6 oz (725g)
Size	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8"	5.5 x 3.9 x 3.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2017

Sony A6000 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  4.0 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A6000 is a much better choice.

• Sensor Format – APS-C is bigger than MFT, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Cross-type AF Points – 179 phase vs 0 phase.

• Built-in Flash

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A6000 weighs 381g less.

• Size – The Sony A6000 is noticeably smaller.

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Panasonic GH5 Advantages:

• AA Filter – The Panasonic GH5 has no AA filter.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Panasonic GH5 has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 225 Contrast vs 179.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 11fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and it’s fully articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution

• Touchscreen Support

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/16000 vs 1/4000.

• Slower Max Shutter Speed – 60” vs 30”.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 600 vs 47.

• RAW Buffer Size – 60 vs 22.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/160.

• Bluetooth Support

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.