Instax Wide 400vs Lumix GH6
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
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Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
View Lumix GH6
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Groups, Landscapes & Anyone Who Wants Bigger Prints — Instax Wide 400 (2022): The Wide format transforms instant photography — larger prints with proper presence. The right choice for groups and landscapes.
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
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
- Mini camera owners frustrated by how small the prints are
- Group photographers who want everyone to fit comfortably in a print
- Event organisers who want impactful keepsakes guests will actually display
- Anyone who wants instant prints with proper presence on a wall
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 instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 25.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 14fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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