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120N vs GH6

Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the GH6 is weather sealed.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

19 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
0 25 50 75 100 125 120N 140 mm 102 mm GH6 138 mm 100 mm
  • 120N 140 × 102 × 76 mm · 200 g
  • GH6 138 × 100 × 100 mm · 823 g

The 120N is 2 mm wider, 2 mm taller, 24 mm slimmer and 623 g lighter than the GH6.

Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.

Verdictwhich should you buy?

GH6 — Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers: The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.

Who should buy what
GH6 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification 120NHolgaGH6Lumix · 2022
Price £17 usedBest£1,199
Sensor —25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution —25.2MP
Film 120 roll film—
Video No video5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log
Autofocus Manual zone focusContrast-detect AF with subject detection
Exposure Fixed (one shutter speed and aperture)—
Stabilisation —7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate —14fps
Battery Life No battery needed560 shots (CIPA)
Weight 200gBest739g (body only)
Dimensions 140 × 102 × 76 mm138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder Optical (SLR)0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen No screen3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed lensMicro Four Thirds
Lens 60 mm f/8—
Memory Cards —Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity —USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
GH6
Fun & simple
5.8/10
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Portrait
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6.0/10
Street
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5.1/10
Travel
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5.1/10
Wedding & Events
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6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.2/10
Filmmaking
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7.0/10
Documentary
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6.6/10
Sports & Action
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6.7/10
Landscape
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6.0/10
Wildlife
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6.8/10
Casual
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4.6/10
Food
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6.4/10
Macro
—
7.4/10
Architecture
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6.3/10
Astrophotography
—
5.3/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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