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FZ82D vs GH6

Quick take: The GH6 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the FZ82D is the most affordable; only the GH6 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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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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 FZ82DLumix · 2024GH6Lumix · 2022
Price £379Best£1,199
Sensor 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 18.1MP25.2MPBest
Video 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detectionContrast-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens)7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 10fps14fpsBest
Battery Life 330 shots (CIPA, estimated)560 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 596g (with battery and card)Best739g (body only)
Dimensions —138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen Fixed touchscreen3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent)Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-I)Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB, Wi-FiUSB-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
FZ82D
GH6
Portrait
4.5/10
6.0/10
Street
4.6/10
5.1/10
Travel
4.7/10
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
3.5/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
7.0/10
Documentary
4.3/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
5.0/10
6.7/10
Landscape
3.4/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
5.5/10
6.8/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.6/10
Food
4.1/10
6.4/10
Macro
4.6/10
7.4/10
Architecture
3.8/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
2.3/10
5.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.4/10

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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