Hero 12 Blackvs Lumix GH6
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
View Hero 12 Black
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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?
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
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
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
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 hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 12 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 12 Black (2023) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (wide) | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 12 Black | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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