Fujifilm X100VIvs Leica SL3vs Lumix GH6
Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
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.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
Leica SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
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
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Leica SL3 (2024) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £6,499 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 60.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 30fps electronic | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 875g body only | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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