X-Pro2vs Lumix GH6
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
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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?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
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 x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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