Lumix S5vs A6600
Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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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?
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
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 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
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 (2020) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 714g (body, battery, card) | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 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 (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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