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Lumix S5D vs A5000
Quick take: The Lumix S5D has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the Lumix S5D 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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Lumix S5DLumix · 2024 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 used | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF)Best | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA)Best | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 714g (with battery) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Leica L | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C (10 Gbps), HDMI, 3.5 mm mic + headphone, 2.5 mm remote | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
Lumix S5D
A5000
Portrait
7.1/10
4.3/10
Street
5.8/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.8/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
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Documentary
6.9/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
3.1/10
Landscape
7.0/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
4.2/10
Casual
4.6/10
4.3/10
Food
7.1/10
5.2/10
Macro
6.9/10
4.7/10
Architecture
7.2/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
4.8/10
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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