Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Vs Sony A6400: What Is The Difference?

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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

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Sony A6400

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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 vs Sony A6400Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5Sony A6400

Why is Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 better than A6400?

• 2x better video recording quality (main camera)?2160 x 60 fpsvs2160 x 30 fps
• 9.09% more in continuous drive mode?12 fpsvs11 fps
• 50% faster maximum shutter speed?1/8000 svs1/4000 s
• Has sensor shift stabilization?
• 698.4k dots higher resolution (screen)?1620k dotsvs921.6k dots
• 1.82x more battery power?1860 mAhvs1020 mAh
• Wi-Fi version?Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
• Has dual card slots?

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Why is A6400 better than Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5?

• Larger sensor size?APS-CvsMicro Four Thirds
• 200 more focus points?425vs225
• 19.21% more megapixels (main camera)?24.2 MPvs20.3 MP
• 76800 ISO higher maximum expanded ISO?102400 ISOvs25600 ISO
• 624 ISO higher low-light ISO (DxOMark)?1431 ISOvs807 ISO
• Has phase-detection autofocus for photos?
• 6 higher DxOMark Sensor score?83vs77
• Has phase-detection autofocus for videos?

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Overall rating

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Features

Build quality

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Video quality

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Controls

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Low-light performance

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Autofocus

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Design

Type

MirrorlessPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5

MirrorlessSony A6400

The type of camera.viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Sony A6400

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.is weather-sealed (splashproof)✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.screen resolution

1620k dots

921.6k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.EVF resolution

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An electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a higher resolution provides a sharper image, producing a view comparable in quality with the one displayed on an optical viewfinder.Has a flip-out screen✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.viewfinder coverage

100%

100%

With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.screen size

3.2"

3"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).weight

725 g

403 g

The weight.+ Show more +

Optics

sensor size

Micro Four Thirds

APS-C

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.lens mount

Micro Four ThirdsPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5

Sony ESony A6400

The type of mount that connects the lens to the camera.focus points

225

425

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.megapixels (main camera)

20.3 MP

24.2 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.maximum ISO

25600 ISO

32000 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.maximum expanded ISO

25600 ISO

102400 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.has sensor shift stabilization✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✖A6400With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.continuous shooting (mechanical)

12 fps

11 fps

The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.has AF tracking✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.+ Show more +

Videography

video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

2160 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos

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✔A6400A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.has a microphone input✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a stereo microphone✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.Has timelapse function✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.movie bitrate

400 Mbps

100 Mbps

The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.number of microphones

2

2

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.+ Show more +

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

410 shots

410 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.has a removable battery✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.has a rechargeable battery✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400The battery can be recharged and used over again.has a battery level indicator✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.battery power

1860 mAh

1020 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

release date

8 years ago01/05/2017Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

6 years ago01/22/2019Sony A6400

The date the product first became available for purchase.processor

Venus EnginePanasonic Lumix DC-GH5

Bionz XSony A6400

The image processor used in the camera.supports Wi-Fi✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400The device can connect to Wi-Fi.Has Bluetooth✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.Has dual card slots✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✖A6400It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.has pixel shift shot

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The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.shoots raw✔Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5✔A6400A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.supports lossless compressed raw

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It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.+ Show more +

Miscellaneous

USB version

3.1

2

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

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