Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a6500 Black 2016
Sony
79 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Product Photography
Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Exmor CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Phase Detection: 425Contrast Detection: 169 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Sony Alpha a6500 Black 2016
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sensor (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 20230.061score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a6500 Black 20160.041score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.
