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Lumix S5D vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 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
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
Who should buy what
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Lumix S5DLumix · 2024 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £495 used | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS (dual native ISO) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | C4K/4K 30p full-frame 10-bit 4:2:2, 4K 60p (APS-C), V-Log, HDMI RAW | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye/body/animal detection, 225-area | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (6.5 with Dual I.S. 2) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 7fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 714g (with battery) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots, 0.74x, 120 fps | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Leica L | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD UHS-I 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 | USB, 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
A6000
Portrait
7.1/10
6.3/10
Street
5.8/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
6.8/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.4/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
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Documentary
6.9/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
6.2/10
Landscape
7.0/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.7/10
Casual
4.6/10
4.4/10
Food
7.1/10
5.5/10
Macro
6.9/10
5.0/10
Architecture
7.2/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
4.6/10
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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