DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Lumix GH6vs Nikon Zf
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
From £379
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.
Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- You travel and want cinema-quality stabilised video in your pocket
- You vlog solo and need reliable automatic subject tracking
- You want significantly better image quality than a smartphone gimbal
Lumix GH6 (2022)
- You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
- You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
- You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense
Nikon Zf (2023)
- You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
- You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
- You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6, nikon zf are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £1,199 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 25.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 14fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 739g body only | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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