Panasonic Lumix GH6

Its video specifications are staggering, but how does it perform?

- Rod Lawton

1 This is a large camera - even bigger than that of Sony A7 series cameras.

2 The GH6's new 25MP sensor puts it in the same resolution league as APS-C rivals.

3 The controls are clearly marked, being firm and positive, and easy to use.

£1,999/$2,198 (body only)

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Specifications

Sensor: 25.2MP MFT Live MOS

Autofocus: DFD contrast AF, Tracking, Full Area AF, Zone (Horizontal/Vertical), Zone, 1-Area+, 1-Area (Human/ Face/Eye/ Animal+Human detection), Pinpoint,

ISO range: 100-25,600 (exp 50-25,600)

Max image size: 5,776 x 4336

Metering modes: Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted

Video: MP4, MOV, Apple ProRes, 5.7K up to 60p, C4K up to 120p, 4K up to 120p, FHD up to 240p, VER

Viewfinder: 3.86m dot OLED, 100% coverage

Memory cards: 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-||

LCD: 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84m dots

Max burst: 14fps with AFS, 8fps with AFC + Live View (mechanical shutter, electronic front curtain, AFS),

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Size: 138.4x100.3 x 99.6mm, body only

Weight: 823g, with battery and memory card

The Panasonic Lumix GH6 shows that Panasonic still has faith in its Lumix G Micro Four Thirds line-up. The new GH6 sits right at the top of the Lumix G range, offering powerful 4K and 5.7K video capabilities, but in a smaller, lighter and cheaper setup than a full-frame system.