Lumix S5 IIvs A6600
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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VS
Sony
A6600 (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Hybrid photography, travel & video on Sony APS-C
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Hybrid Photography, Travel & Video On Sony Aps-C — A6600 (2019): The APS-C Sony that has everything — IBIS, real-time Eye AF, excellent battery life, and 4K/30p in a weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- 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
A6600 (2019)
- Sony APS-C shooters who need IBIS — the only A6000-series body to offer it
- Hybrid photographers who want the best of stills and video from a compact E-mount body
- A6400 or A6100 owners who want IBIS and a headphone jack for video work
- Travel photographers who need compact full-featured weather-sealed performance
Quick take: The a6600 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 II (2023) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 740g body only | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — |
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