Sony Alpha ILCE-6500/B Black 2016
Sony
81 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha ILCE-6500/B | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Exmor CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ X | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Yes | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI micro connector (Type-D) | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha ILCE-6500/B Black 2016
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sensor (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong evf (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong video (90th percentile)90th %ile
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
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
