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GH5 II vs A5100
Quick take: The A5100 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5100 is the most affordable; only the GH5 II is weather sealed.
Where the GH5 II wins
- Burst Rate: 9fps
- Battery Life: 410 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Wedding & Events: 5.8 vs 3.5
- Vlogging & Video: 5.3 vs 4.8
Where the A5100 wins
- Cheaper new: £102 vs £979
- Resolution: 24.3MP
- Weight: 224g (body only)
- Street: 7.0 vs 5.2
- Travel: 6.4 vs 5.1
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- GH5 II 139 × 98 × 87 mm · 727 g
- A5100 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 283 g
The A5100 is 29 mm narrower, 35 mm shorter, 51 mm slimmer and 444 g lighter than the GH5 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | GH5 IILumix · 2021 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £979 | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 9fpsBest | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA)Best | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (with battery and card) | 224g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 139 × 98 × 87 mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.1, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GH5 II
A5100
Portrait
5.7/10
5.4/10
Street
5.2/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.1/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.8/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
4.8/10
Filmmaking
6.1/10
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Documentary
6.2/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
4.7/10
Landscape
5.1/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
5.5/10
Casual
4.8/10
5.2/10
Food
6.2/10
5.9/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.1/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
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4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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