X-T30 IIvs Lumix GH6
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 II
Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
View Lumix GH6
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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-T30 II (2021)
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
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-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 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 | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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