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A1 vs GH6

Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the GH6 is the most affordable; only the GH6 is weather sealed.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

32 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK

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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
0 25 50 75 100 125 GH6 138 mm 100 mm A1 96 mm 81 mm
  • A1 96 × 81 × 141 mm · 249 g
  • GH6 138 × 100 × 100 mm · 823 g

The A1 is 42 mm narrower, 19 mm shorter, 41 mm deeper and 574 g lighter than the GH6.

Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.

Verdictwhich should you buy?

GH6 — Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers: The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.

Who should buy what
GH6 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
  • GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
  • Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
  • Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification A1Antigravity · 2025GH6Lumix · 2022
Price £909Best£1,199
Sensor —25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 55.0MPBest25.2MP
Video 8K5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log
Autofocus —Contrast-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation —7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate —14fps
Battery Life —560 shots (CIPA)
Weight 249gBest739g (body only)
Dimensions 96 × 81 × 141 mm138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder —0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen —3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2)Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards —Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity —USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Take-off weight 249 g—
Fly without registering Yes — under 250 g—
Flight time 24 min—
Wind resistance 10.7 m/s—
Obstacle sensing Omnidirectional—
Video link OmniLink 360—
Range 6.0 km—
Top speed 16.0 m/s—
Cameras 1—
RAW stills Yes—
Vertical shooting Not supported—
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home—
Storage 20 GB built in + microSD slot—
Controller in the box Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller—
FPV Yes, goggles in the box—
Folds Yes—

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
GH6
Portrait
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6.0/10
Street
—
5.1/10
Travel
—
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
—
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.2/10
Filmmaking
—
7.0/10
Documentary
—
6.6/10
Sports & Action
—
6.7/10
Landscape
—
6.0/10
Wildlife
—
6.8/10
Casual
—
4.6/10
Food
—
6.4/10
Macro
—
7.4/10
Architecture
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6.3/10
Astrophotography
—
5.3/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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