Sony Alpha 6600 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 6600Lumix DC-S5
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6500
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6700 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      MSRP$1400 (body only), $1800 (w/18-135mm lens)$1999 (body only), $2299 (w/20-60mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel25.28 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 102,40050 - 204,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      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, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +20 EV-6 to +20 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 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Lens MountSony ELeica L
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +4
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 46 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP      		Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      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/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Syn./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      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 ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-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 LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      DxO Low Light ISO14972697
      DxO Color Depth23.825.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.414.5
      DxO Overall Score8294
      Video Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]      		H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps]
      H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps      		4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 50/59.94 fps
      Raw 12-Bit via HDMI
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4128 x 2176 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3536 x 2656 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording LimitUnlimitedunlimited except 30 min for 4K@50/60fps
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 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 Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)1 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 Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      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
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      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 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 69 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.72")133 x 97 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.82 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz)714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 6.9 x 4.4"9.2 x 6.1 x 5.6"
      Package Weight1.72 lb2.935 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Battery PackNP-FZ1000DMW-BLJ31
      Battery Life810 shots440 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 6600 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor shift type


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