Which camera is for you? Here is a quick overview and spec comparison of the Panasonic GH5 and the Sony a6500.
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Correction:
@0:28 a6500 Body Type – Rangefinder Style mirrorless
@2:43 GH5 Video Resolution – C4K: 4,096 x 2160 (23.98p 400M)
@3:03 GH5 Slot 2 – SD memory card (UHS-I/II compliant)
@3.24 GH5 Battery Life – 55 min (viewfinder), 60 min (LCD monitor)
| Panasonic GH5 | Sony 6500 | |
| Announced | Jan 4, 2017 | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Price (Body Only) * as of Jan 2019 | $1,599 USD | $1,199 USD |
| Body Type | SLR Style Mirrorless | Rangefinder Style Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | Four Thirds Live MOS (17.3 mm x 13.0 mm) | APS-C Type Exmor CMOS (23.5 mm x 15.6 mm) |
| Image Size (Pixels) | 5,184 x 3,888 | 6,000 x 4,000 |
| Effective Pixels | 20.33 megapixels | 24.2 megapixels |
| Image Stabilization (Sensor Shift) | 5-Axis Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Image Stabilization |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | Sony E mount |
| Focal Length Multiplier | x 2.0 | x 1.5 |
| ISO | 200 – 25,600 | 100 – 25,600 |
| File Format | JPEG RAW (12-bit) | JPEG RAW (14-bit) |
| Number of Focus Points | 225 | 425 |
| Screen Type | 3.2″ TFT Vari-Angle Screen | 3″ TFT Tilt Screen (2.95″ Wide Type) |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor Resolution (Dot) | 1,620,000 | 921,600 |
| Viewfinder Type | Electric | Electric |
| Viewfinder Resolution (Dot) | 3,680,000 | 2,359,296 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8,000 to 60 sec | 1/4,000 to 30 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 12 fps | 11 fps |
| Silent Shutter | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Video Resolution | C4K: 4,096 x 2160 (23.98p 400M) 4K: 3,840 x 2,160 (59.94p 150M, 29.97 400M) FHD: 1,920 x 1,080 (23.98/29.97/59.94p 200M) | 4K: 3,840 x 2,160 (24/25/30p 100M) FHD: 1,920 x 1,080 (100/120p 100M) |
| Audio In (Mic) | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Out (Headphone) | Yes | No |
| Media Slot | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I/II Compliant) Slot 2: SD Memory Card (UHS-I/II Compliant) | Memory Stick Duo / SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I Compliant) |
| Battery Type | DMW-BLF19 | NP-FW50 |
| Battery Life (Still Images) | 380 shots (Viewfinder) 400 shots (LCD Monitor) | 310 shots (Viewfinder) 350 shots (LCD Monitor) |
| Battery Life (Movies) | 55 min (Viewfinder) 60 min (LCD Monitor) | 65 min (Viewfinder) 70 min (LCD Monitor) |
| USB Charging | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | W = 138.5 mm H = 98.1 mm D = 87.4 mm | W = 120.0 mm H = 66.9 mm D = 53.3 mm |
| Weight | 645 g (Body only) 725 g (With battery & memory card) | 410 g (Body only) 453 g (With battery & memory card) |
| Timelapse Recording | Yes (Built-in Feature) | Yes (With PlayMemories Camera Apps) |
| Other Features | High-Resolution Anamorphic Mode (4:3) Anamorphic 4K Mode (4:3) | PlayMemories Camera Apps |