X-M5vs Lumix GH6
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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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?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
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-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
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-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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