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FZ72 vs GH6
Quick take: The GH6 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the FZ72 is the most affordable; only the GH6 is weather sealed.
Where the FZ72 wins
- Cheaper new: £24 vs £1,199
- Weight: 606g (with battery)
Where the GH6 wins
- Resolution: 25.2MP
- Burst Rate: 14fps
- Battery Life: 560 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 6.0 vs 3.4
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- FZ72 130 × 97 × 118 mm · 606 g
- GH6 138 × 100 × 100 mm · 823 g
The GH6 is 8 mm wider, 3 mm taller, 18 mm slimmer and 217 g heavier than the FZ72.
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 | FZ72Lumix · 2013 | GH6Lumix · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £24 usedBest | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 25.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080i/50 | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 14fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 606g (with battery)Best | 739g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.2 × 97 × 118.2mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | micro USB / AV out, mini HDMI | 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
FZ72
GH6
Portrait
3.4/10
6.0/10
Street
4.2/10
5.1/10
Travel
4.2/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
6.3/10
Documentary
2.7/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
6.7/10
Landscape
2.9/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
4.8/10
6.8/10
Casual
2.6/10
4.6/10
Food
2.8/10
6.4/10
Macro
2.3/10
7.4/10
Architecture
3.1/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
1.5/10
5.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.2/10
Filmmaking
—
7.0/10
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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