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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GH5S was unveiled 12 months earlier than the A6400 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GH5S scores against the A6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony A6400

 GH5S A6400 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k922kCrisper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Panasonic GH5S

 A6400 GH5S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2018More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A6400

 GH5S A6400 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GH5S versus the A6400.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and A6400 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and A6400.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6400 will provide greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GH5S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
Sony A6400 Sports photography details
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
76
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony A6400
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
87
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging info
Sony A6400 Vlogging info
68
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony A6400
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Alpha a6400
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-08 2019-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 32000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 425
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 403 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $2,498 $898