PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Lumix GH6
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
View Lumix GH6
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
Lumix GH6 (2022)
- 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
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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