Panasonic Lumix GH6 Mirrorless Camera

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 isn't a class leader in terms of imaging prowess, but the camera should highly appeal to video-first creators thanks to its support for 5.7K ProRes capture.

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  Records at 5.7K60 and 4K120, Internal ProRes 422 HQ support, 25MP stills with 100MP multi-shot option, Magnesium build with dust and splash protection, Subject recognition for people and animals, Smartly designed articulating display, Active cooling for long-form recording

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  Excessive noise if you lift shadow details for Raw stills, Requires pricey CFexpress cards for highest-quality video, DFD Contrast autofocus not ideal for action photography

Launched in February 2022 , Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 is a 25.2MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather sealed body, Fully articulated touch screen and Micro Four Thirds lens mount.

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  Gyroscopic Stabilization, Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit), Active Cooling ensures no overheating during Video, Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi), Bluetooth Connectivity, 5-axis Image Stabilization, Articulating Screen, 5.7K at 60fps , 4K at 120fps and FHD at 300fps Video Recording, No crop on 4K...

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  Low Battery Life: 360 shots, Heavy Body: 823g

If you’re after a hybrid camera focused towards video, especially high frame rate 4k, the Lumix GH6 becomes one of the most compelling models around. You get 4k 120 with no reduction in quality, internal 5.7k ProRes, unlimited recording thanks to active cooling, pro-level assist tools including...

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 will be available from 'mid March' at a recommended price of $2199. This is a $200 increase, compared with the GH5's original price in March 2017 but $200 less expensive than the GH5S was, at launch.

On paper, the Lumix GH6 is the ultimate affordable hybrid camera. Let's take a look from a filmmaker’s perspect...

The long-awaited Panasonic Lumix GH6 is finally here. Its video specifications are staggering, but how does it ...

Just like the GH4 and GH5 before it, the GH6 is the camera of choice for those who want the most professional video quality available at the time coupled with the ability to capture decent stills shots.

The new King of Micro Four Thirds? Panasonic takes GH to a new level with the most comprehensive video specs available anywhere near this price point. Jon Devo tests it out.

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  Highest resolution M43 sensor, Professional video functionality, Class-leading 5-axis IBIS, Full-size HDMI, Apple ProRes Codec, 5.7K/60p, C4K/120p, No recording time limits

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  Non-competitive AF system, No 6K/4K photo mode, No internal RAW recording

Verdict…

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  Huge range of video options, Superb image stabilisation, Relatively affordable, Small and lightweight

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  Autofocus isn’t the fastest or most accurate, Some features coming with later firmware update

The mirrorless filmmaking world may have become more focussed on full-frame cameras since Panasonic’s GH Lumix series emerged, but the GH6 shows that there’s still life in the Micro Four Thirds sensor format.

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  Huge range of video options, Unlimited recording times, Excellent image stabilization, Relatively affordable, Multi-angle tilt-and-swivel screen, Great handling

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  Autofocus still lags behind the best, Larger and heavier than GH5 II, Some features not available until firmware update

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  Fantastic camera, amazing video capabilities. Very happy.

2TB , when use 5.7k prores HQ only 2h11m It cannt record for a long time... My work maybe record for 3hr ... Can anybody tell Panasonic to make Gh6 can use 4TB ?? PLZ

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  I bought it for its video capabilities and so far it has not disappointed.

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  Excellent camera and features that work with all of my existing lenses.

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  Feature packed

The images from this camera have an ethereal, mystical quality that’s hard to describe if you haven’t seen for yourself ;)