X-E4vs Lumix GH6vs Nikon Zfc
Which should you buy?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
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 Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,199 | £799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 25.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 739g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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