Sony Alpha 6500 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 6500Lumix DMC-GH4
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
      MSRP$1400 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine IX
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2448 x 2448, 2336 x 1752, 2356 x 1560, 1920 x 1080, 1744 x 1744, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024, 1712 x 1712
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS ColorsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable3 exposures in blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      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 Points42549
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDOLED
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x1.34x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.67x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +4
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 Frames (JPEG) / 107 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP      		Up to 40 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      auto/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 10017.00 m at ISO 200
      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)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-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 LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)AF/AE LOCK button
      DXO Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      DxO Low Light ISO1405791
      DxO Color Depth24.523.2
      DxO Dynamic Range13.712.8
      DxO Overall Score8574
      Video Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [100 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps]
      MP4
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [100 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 200 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps [4 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 SMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21604096 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 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-B (USB 2.0) Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately) via DMW-RSL1 wired remote
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09")133 x 93 x 84 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.31")
      Weight (inc. batteries)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.8 x 5.25"7.65 x 5.9 x 5.8"
      Package Weight1.77 lb2.84 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Battery PackNP-FW50DMW-BLF19
      Battery Life350 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs single or three-shot
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Optional AccessoriesExternal flash: DMW-FL580L (optional), Wireless Channel: 1ch/2ch/3ch/4ch
      Interface unit: DMW-YAGH
      AC adaptor: DMW-AC10
      External microphone: DMW-MS2 Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual
      Battery grip: DMW-BGGH3


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