Sony Alpha 6300 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 6300Lumix DC-GH5
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6400 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      MSRP$1000/£1000/€1250 (body only), $1150/£1100/€1400 (w/16-50mm lens)$1999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points425225
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x1.52x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / 44 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps
      Up to 6 fps
      Up to 3 fps
      Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Auto
      Auto/Redeye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On w/Redeye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAF/AE LOCK button
      DXO Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      DxO Low Light ISO1437807
      DxO Color Depth24.423.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.713.0
      DxO Overall Score8577
      Video Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Internal Recording ModesMOV/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [100 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 100 Mbps]
      MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 minunlimited
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone via cable release or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93")139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43")
      Weight (inc. batteries)404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.7 x 5.2"7.65 x 6.1 x 5.8"
      Package Weight1.7 lb3.315 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Battery PackNP-FW50DMW-BLF19
      Battery Life400 shots410 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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