X-T2vs Lumix GH6
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
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-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
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-t2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (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 | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| 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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