DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Lumix GH6vs Sony FX30
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DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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Which should you buy?
Content Creators Starting Out — DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023): The Osmo Pocket 3 with everything you need to start creating — wide-angle lens, ND filters, and tripod included for a complete creator kit.
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
- You want the full solo creator setup without buying accessories separately
- You're a travel vlogger or content creator ready to go on day one
- You want the best value on the Pocket 3 system with essential accessories included
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,199 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 25.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 14fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 560 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 739g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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