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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • New Model is Sony A6700
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very well matched but the S5 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was announced 12 months after the A6600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S5 scores against the A6600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony A6600

 S5 A6600 
RevealedAugust 2020August 2019More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kClearer display (+918k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Panasonic S5

 A6600 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony A6600

 S5 A6600 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3.0"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S5 and the A6600.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and A6600 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and A6600.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The S5 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The younger S5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography information
Sony A6600 Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5
Street photography with Sony A6600
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S5
Sports photography with Sony A6600
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
lack of phase detect auto focus
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (810 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
79
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
84
better than average battery (810 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.0 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
84
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Sony A6600
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-08-14 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 31 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.0" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lbs) 503 grams (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 810 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,999 $1,198