X-H2Svs Lumix GH6
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
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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?
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
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
X-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
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 x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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