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S5 II vs A6100
Quick take: The A6100 is the most affordable; only the S5 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
A6100 — Beginner, Family, Travel: Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
A6100 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S5 IILumix · 2023 | A6100Sony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £649Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanicalBest | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA)Best | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g (body only) | 396g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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
S5 II
A6100
Portrait
8.2/10
6.7/10
Street
6.3/10
7.3/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
5.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
5.9/10
Filmmaking
8.2/10
4.9/10
Documentary
7.9/10
5.2/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
6.5/10
Landscape
6.9/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
6.9/10
Casual
5.5/10
6.4/10
Food
7.5/10
6.2/10
Macro
8.1/10
5.2/10
Architecture
7.2/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
7.3/10
6.0/10
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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