Lumix GH5 IIvs A6000
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
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
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
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 lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £249 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| 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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