Lumix GH5 IIvs A6400
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 has the highest resolution at 24mp; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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